Precious finds: The Laos karst dragon, limestone eyelash pit viper, a tree frog and leaf-nosed bat were among new species recently discovered in the Mekong region. — AFP
A viper with scales that look like eyelashes and a leaf-nosed bat are among dozens of new species identified in South-East Asia’s Mekong region last year, WWF said.
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.
