Sometimes, nature delivers a surprise that feels almost miraculous. Scientists have confirmed that two small marsupial species — the pygmy long-fingered possum and the ring-tailed glider — are still alive in New Guinea, despite being previously believed to have vanished from the Earth more than 7,000 years ago. The discovery, years in the making, was announced March 5, 2026 by The Bishop Museum in Honolulu. The museum stated that both species had previously been known only from fossil evidence and had not been confirmed alive for more than 7,000 years. The confirmation was made possible throug...

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