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    RainForest Expedition Turns Up 46 New Creatures

    Scientists trekking through the Suriname rainforest, one of the last road-free wilderness areas in the world, turned up a host of animals that conservation biologists believe are new to science. Total tally found 1,321 species, 46-60 new to science

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    Cowboy Frog

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    The Hypsiboas has white fringes along the legs and a spur on the heel. Photo by Paul Ouboter

    Armored Catfish

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    Pseudacanthicus is a catfish whose armor (external bony plates) is covered with spines to defend itself from giant piranhas. Photo by Paul Ouboter

    Crayola Katydid

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    Vestria have striking coloration. They are the only katydids known to employ chemical defenses. Photo by Paul Ouboter

    Pac-Man Frog

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    Ceratophrys cornuta is a voracious sit-and-wait predator. It has an exceptionally wide mouth, which allows it to swallow prey that is nearly as large as its own body, including mice and other frogs. (species not new to science) Suriname horned frog. Photo by Paul Ouboter

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