Mekong’s newest species are a sight to behold


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.

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