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Last seen alive in 1893, scientists have rediscovered two populations of the elusive animal in the high streams of the Andes.

A frog species thought to have vanished for over 130 years has been rediscovered in Chile, marking a momentous breakthrough for conservationists.

First described in 1902 (based on specimens collected in 1893), the elusive Alsodes vittatus had evaded all attempts to re-find it – until now.

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