Long-lost echidna species seen for first time in over 60 years

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Scientists have rediscovered a species in Indonesia’s Cyclops Mountains for the first time in 60 years. Known as Attenborough’s long-beaked echidna, the mammal is named after famous British naturalist David Attenborough.

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