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Four new frog species identified in Peru
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The new types were found a few weeks ago during a wildlife survey in the San Martin region. (Shutterstock/File)
Four new frog species have been discovered in a nature park in Peru's Amazon basin region, officials said Wednesday.
The new types were found a few weeks ago during a wildlife survey in the San Martin region.
They all belong to the genus Phrynopus.
Experts say park boasts about 2,000 species of flora and fauna.
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In addition, 36 archaeological sites have been recorded in this protected area, including ruins from the Chachapoyas culture (400 to 1470 AD).
They are a semicircular fortress made of stone and decorated with divinities in human form.
