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Exotic Animals Found in Tanzanian Mountains

by Pat Coate | June 26, 2006
"Surveying just one section of the Eastern Arc, we discovered a little frog no one knew existed."
- Nike Doggart , Tanzania Forest Conservation Group researcher/spokesperson

"Imagine what other wildlife we may discover if we can help preserve the whole mountain range."
- Nike Doggart , Tanzania Forest Conservation Group researcher/spokesperson

Rubeho Mountains, Tanzania - In the first field survey of the Rubeho Mountains in Tanzania, scientists have documented more than 160 animal species.

Among the mix were a new species of frog, several bush babies, and 11 species found only in the Rubeho region.

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