Mozambique ‘sky island’ expeditions found 4 new species of chameleon – already at risk from forest loss

The Conversation | 23.04.2026 20:05
Tropical rainforests are known for their unique biodiversity, with species found nowhere else on Earth. But nearly 30% of tropical rainforest has been destroyed or has become seriously degraded since 1990. Many of these forests have not been fully explored for their biodiversity. This means that the world may be losing species before they are even discovered by modern science.