PolicyTuesday, March 17, 2026Mongabay
Two marsupials thought extinct for 6,000 years found alive in Indonesian Papua
Two marsupial species previously believed to be extinct for 6,000 years have been discovered in Indonesian Papua, highlighting the importance of ongoing conservation efforts and biodiversity monitoring in remote ecosystems. This finding underscores the potential for undiscovered species to thrive and the need for policies that protect their habitats.
