New evidence confirms that the long-beaked echidna species, previously thought to be extinct, is still alive. This has been shown through footage captured by researchers.

After over six decades since its last recorded sighting, a rare echidna known as the Sir David Attenborough has finally been caught on camera.

The Attenborough’s long-beaked echidna is a member of a species that is particularly challenging to locate due to their underground homes and timid nature.

During their summer expedition in the Cyclops Mountains of Papua Province, Indonesia, the team utilized remote trail cameras and discovered that the animal, which was previously feared to be extinct, still exists.

Additionally, the group discovered a species of bird called Mayr’s honeyeater, which had not been seen by scientists since 2008. They also came across a new type of shrimp that lives in trees, multiple unfamiliar species of insects, and a previously undiscovered cave system.