Trond Larsen, head of the scientific team that led the expedition, says another 48 species that were found could also be new ...

An amphibious mouse with webbed feet and a blob-headed fish are among 27 new species scientists have discovered in Peru. They ...

LIMA, Peru — An "amphibious mouse" with partially webbed feet that eats aquatic insects was among 27 new species discovered ...

Researchers on an expedition in Peru have discovered 27 animal species new to science – among them a “blob-headed fish” and a type of semi-aquatic mouse.

Researchers on an expedition in Peru discovered 27 animal species new to science, and some are quite interesting.

The expedition also uncovered an amphibious mouse with webbed toes, an adaptation for aquatic life. Other new mammals identified by the team include a spiny mouse, a short-tailed fruit bat and a ...

Scientists also discovered a spiny mouse, a squirrel, eight types of fish, three amphibians and 10 types of butterflies, Trond Larsen, head of Conservation International's Rapid Assessment Program ...

"It jumps quickly and hides in the trees." Spiny mice are known for their distinctive spines, similar to hedgehogs [Ronald Diaz/ Conservation International] Scientists discovered a new species of ...

"It jumps quickly and hides in the trees." Scientists discovered a new species of spiny mouse - named after the especially stiff guard hairs found on their coats, which function similar to the ...