SynopsisTwo marsupial species, the pygmy long-fingered possum and the ring-tailed glider, have been rediscovered in West Papua after being considered extinct for 6,000 years. This scientific triumph is viewed with regret, as extinction offered these creatures freedom from human attention. Their rediscovery brings them back into the spotlight, facing conservation efforts and public scrutiny.

Source: Economic Times March 05, 2026 18:28 UTC