Posted by: Sandy Steinman | March 28, 2025

Scientists stunned as rare species reappears after nearly 200 years

The Cool Down reported

The presence of the Asian small-clawed otter has been confirmed in Nepal for the first time in over 185 years.Mongabay News reported that scientists and conservationists have been celebrating the sightings. The Asian small-clawed otter (Aonyx cinereus) is the world’s smallest otter. Its existence in Nepal hadn’t been confirmed since 1839.

Read more  Scientists stunned as rare species reappears after nearly 200 years: ‘We can finally confirm’


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