“Lost City of the Monkey God” reveals treasure trove of rare, new and rediscovered species

In 2012, centuries-old legends of a lost city in Honduras were confirmed when ancient ruins were rediscovered in the dense Mosquita rainforest. Now, scientists have conducted a three-week expedition to these ruins, known as the "White City" or the "Lost City of the Monkey God," and found a trove of natural treasures. Living in the pristine forests around the city is an incredibly rich ecosystem of wildlife, including species new to science, some unknown in the area, some that haven't been seen in decades and others that were believed extinct.

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Category: Environment

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• Animals
• Archeology
• Birds
• Conservation
• Ecosystem
• Forest
• Insect
• Species

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