Leopard gecko and bird-eating fanged frog among new species discovered in Mekong

The world is reassuringly stranger than we thought: another fanged frog has hopped into view, along with a leopard striped gecko, a tube nosed bat and a bird called the Nonggang babbler, all recently discovered in the Mekong delta in south-east Asia.

The new bird-eating fanged frog, which lies in wait along the riverbank for prey including birds and large insects, is among a wealth of new species announced today by WWF International.

More here, with photo gallery. Via: Nothing To Do With Arbroath

Bald songbird discovered in Laos

Scientists have discovered a striking new species of bald songbird in a limestone region of South East Asia.

Link, Via: Neatorama