What secrets lie hidden within the remote wilderness of Papua New Guinea?
In short: In 2014, a team of vertebrate specialists from the American Museum of Natural History ventured into one of the world's most isolated regions. This video chronicles their Explore21 expedition, detailing the new species they discovered and the challenges they faced while navigating this rugged, unexplored terrain.
The Explore21 Papua New Guinea expedition sent researchers Brett Benz, Paul Sweet, and Christopher Raxworthy into the field to document biodiversity in an area rarely reached by scientists. By searching for new species and collecting specimens, the team aimed to expand our understanding of the region's unique vertebrate life.
The expedition was made possible through the support of the Museum's Explore21 Initiative, funded by contributors Katheryn P. and Thomas L. Kempner, Jr., along with Linda R. and William E. Macaulay. Their work highlights the importance of continued exploration in Earth's most remote corners to preserve biological knowledge.
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