'Eyelash viper,' leaf-nosed bat among new species found in Mekong

By Agence France-Presse

Dec 17, 2024 12:10 am

HANOI — A viper with scales that look like eyelashes and a leaf-nosed bat are among dozens of new species identified in Southeast Asia's Mekong region last year, WWF said on Monday.

The environmental group regularly publish a list of newly discovered flora and fauna in the region to highlight the area's biodiversity but also the risks it faces.

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