‘Walking’ fish among new species in Asia

A monkey which sneezes in the rain and a “walking” fish are among more than 200 species discovered in the Eastern Himalayas in recent years.

A report on wildlife in Nepal, Bhutan, the far north of Burma, southern Tibet and north-eastern India has revealed discoveries in the past five years including 133 plants, 26 species of fish, 10 new amphibians, one reptile, one bird and one mammal.

The discoveries include a bird named the spotted wren-babbler, a striking blue-eyed frog, and a lance-headed pit viper snake with an ornate yellow, red, and orange pattern, conservation organisation WWF said.