Scientists have found what they're describing as a "lost world" on the northern tip of Queensland, Australia, hosting at least three previously undocumented species, including a frog that makes love in the rain.The discovered species, which also include a leaf-tail gecko and a golden skink, have been isolated in a remote mountain range on Cape York Peninsula for millions of years, according to James Cook University.Scientists have previously surveyed the base of the cape mountains, but the hot, dry, boulder-strewn rainforest on the plateau atop them is largely unexplored.A helicopter took Hoskin, Laman and a National Geographic film crew to the uplands.Hoskin said the highlight of the expedition was the Cape Melville Leaf-Tailed Gecko, a "primitive-looking" lizard that is considered a relic from the days when the rainforest was more widespread in Australia.
Its amazing how many things have yet to be discovered. Just when you think it has all been discovered , the world seems to prove us wrong. This can somewhat show that id you charter to unknown areas you never know what you can find. Exploration takes courage and courage leads to new discovery.
This is truly incredible! It is amazing to read about and see just how little of the world we know even though we think we've seen so much of it.
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