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Nine New Species Discovered in Cambodia's Biodiversity Haven

1/22/2025

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A groundbreaking biodiversity survey in Cambodia's Virachey National Park unveiled nine new species, including the critically endangered large-antlered muntjac. Conducted by Fauna & Flora, this discovery underscores the park's vital role as a biodiversity haven, while also shining a light on urgent threats like deforestation and illegal logging, driving conservation efforts to safeguard wildlife and support local communities.

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A groundbreaking biodiversity survey in Cambodia's Virachey National Park unveiled nine new species, including the critically endangered large-antlered muntjac. Conducted by Fauna & Flora, this discovery underscores the park's vital role as a biodiversity haven, while also shining a light on urgent threats like deforestation and illegal logging, driving conservation efforts to safeguard wildlife and support local communities.