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Color Illustration of New Parrot and Mouse Species

Caption: Striking, color illustration of new parrot and mouse. Both these animals are endemic (found only there) to Camiguin Island in the Philippines. The growing realization that this tiny island is rich in biodiversity has made it a global priority for conservation.

Credit: Illustration by Michael Skakuj, Courtesy of The Field Museum

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Related news release: Two new species discovered