Cowboy frog discovered in South America (..also found intriguing new rock carvings, or petroglyphs)
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Cowboy frog discovered in South America
AFP January 26, 2012
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The findings were made by an expedition of international scientists, indigenous people and university students as part of a three-week river expedition organized by Conservation International.
The journey took them along the Koetari and Sipaliwini rivers, where they also found intriguing new rock carvings, or petroglyphs, along the border with southern neighbor Brazil.
The petroglyphs were found on caves near the Trio village of Kwamalasamutu, a site that Conservation International is helping local communities preserve as an ecotourism destination.
In 2000, Werehpai cave petroglyphs were discovered in the same area and scientists believe it is the oldest known human settlement found in southern Suriname.
Radiocarbon dating and archaeological studies suggest that the first signs of habitation go back at least 5,000 years.
More: http://www.ottawacitizen.com/technology/Cowboy+frog+discovered+South+America/6055336/story.html#ixzz1scGwTUfy
