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#lazarus species

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"Extinct" for 6,000 Years: Two Marsupial Species Found Alive in New Guinea

Scientists discovered two species of marsupials considered extinct for 6 millennia in remote New Guinea forests. The discovery rewrites what we know about extinction and survival.

⏱️ 8 min📅 2026-03-16

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Species Extinct for 6,000 Years Rediscovered Alive in New Guinea — One of the Greatest Biological Surprises of All Time

Two marsupial species considered extinct for 6,000 years have been found alive in the remote forests of New Guinea. Discover the story of 'Lazarus animals' and what this discovery means for science.

⏱️ 13 min📅 2026-03-08