Daily Archives: August 12, 2009

Flying Frog,a million-year old Gecko and Hundreds Of New Species Discovered In Eastern Himalayas

Posted on August 12, 2009 by Rashid Faridi

Flying frog (Rhacophorus suffry). The bright green, red-footed tree frog was described in 2007. It is a ‘flying frog’ because long webbed feet allow the species to glide when falling. (Credit: Copyright Totul Bortamuli / WWF Nepal) Over 350 new … Continue reading →

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Hunter-Gatherer House Reveals Stone Age Lifestyle

Posted on August 12, 2009 by Rashid Faridi

The remains of a 9,000-year-old hunter-gatherers’ house, uncovered during construction at an airport, have been unearthed in Great Britain’s Isle of Man. The house was surrounded by buried mounds of burnt hazelnut shells and stocked with stone tools, according to … Continue reading →