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'Amphibious mouse' among 27 new species discovered in Peru's Amazon

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27 new species of mammals and vertebrates discovered during a 2022 expedition to Peru 's Amazon .

Scientists also discovered a spiny mouse, a squirrel, eight types of fish, three amphibians and 10 types of butterflies.

The new species were found in Alto Mayo , a protected area with several ecosystems, Indigenous territories and villages.

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