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birdienlIn the olden days, scientists looking for new species and habitats would simply trek into it. Nowadays, the Internet is an unmissable help even in these areas of science. In 2005, scientists using Google Earth to look for unknown wildlife hotspots 'discovered' Mount Mabu in Mozambique, the largest area of pristine medium-altitude rainforest in Africa. The rainforest is now frequently referred to as the 'Google rainforest'.
The Mount Mabu rainforest is so unspoiled, ironically, because it is surrounded by an area devastated by the Mozambique Civil War (1977-1992). Since 2009, the forest is a protected area under regulation by the Mozambique government.
Many new species have already been discovered in the rainforest, among which are a pygmy chameleon and multiple snake and butterfly species. In addition, the forest seems to be a refuge for many species on the Globally Threatened List, new population of at least seven threatened bird species have already been found.
The Mount Mabu rainforest is so unspoiled, ironically, because it is surrounded by an area devastated by the Mozambique Civil War (1977-1992). Since 2009, the forest is a protected area under regulation by the Mozambique government.
Many new species have already been discovered in the rainforest, among which are a pygmy chameleon and multiple snake and butterfly species. In addition, the forest seems to be a refuge for many species on the Globally Threatened List, new population of at least seven threatened bird species have already been found.
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