After being declared extinct in 1996, the Monte Gordo grasshopper has been rediscovered in Cape Verde’s highlands. Dutch biologists spotted the insect during a field trip, finding multiple specimens within Monte Gordo Natural Park. This ‘living fossil,’ uniquely adapted to the harsh environment, now faces a ‘Vulnerable’ status due to its tiny territory and habitat risks.
‘Lost’ grasshopper species rediscovered in the wild after 43 years