‘Who knows what we’ll find next?’ Journey to the heart of Mozambique’s hidden forest

Since it was identified on Google Earth in 2005, the forest of Mount Mabu has amazed scientists with its unique wildlife. Jeffrey Barbee joins explorer Professor Julian Bayliss on the first trip to its green heartThe soggy boots of the team slide backwards in the black mud as they struggle up towards the ridge line separating the forest edge from one of the last unexplored places on Earth.The rain is an incessant barrage of watery bullets firing down through the tree canopy. Thunder crashes. Tangles of vines and spider webs make for a Hollywood movie scene of truly impenetrable jungle.Continue reading...
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - Category: Science Authors: Tags: Mozambique Conservation Biodiversity Wildlife Africa World news Environment Science Endangered habitats Endangered species Animals Source Type: news