New species found in New Guinea

[n2doc]

Imperial pigeon

These birds were spotted on four occasions during the expedition, but had never been seen before – suggesting that there are not many of them.

They are a new species of imperial pigeon (Ducula), distinguished by their rusty, whitish and grey feathers.


Dwarf wallaby

This is the smallest species of kangaroo yet to be found in the wild.

The animal is a lesser forest wallaby (Dorcopsulus), one of only three such species known to exist.



Pinocchio frog

This tree frog has a long protuberance on its nose. It points upwards when the male is calling, but deflates and points downwards when he is less active. more

http://www.newscientist.com/gallery/dn18919-pinocchio-frog-and-dwarf-wallaby-new-species-found/1

[masmdu]

1. ME TOO! My long protuberance points upward when I am calling and downward when less active