Lost for 6,000 years: Scientists rediscover two adorable creatures on remote island

Two marsupial species believed to have gone extinct at least 6,000 years ago have been rediscovered alive in the forests of New Guinea. The animals — the pygmy long-fingered possum and the ring-tailed glider — were earlier known only through fossil remains found in Australia. Researchers say further studies are needed to understand the animals’ population size, behaviour, and conservation needs.