N.Z. scientists finally track down geckos so rare, it wasn t clear they still existed
Ben Barr says Cupola geckos are the best animals ever but he worried he d never get to see one up close. After years of searching, he saw some last month.
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Lizard expert Ben Barr over the moon about discovery of Cupola geckos in New Zealand national park
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Posted: Apr 01, 2021 5:51 PM ET | Last Updated: April 1
A Cupola gecko, spotted in the mountainous region of the Nelson Lakes national park in New Zealand. The creature is so rare and elusive, scientists weren t even sure if it still existed. (N.Z. Department of Conservation)
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