Working in the sciences is a very fulfilling career, but the short term rewards tend to be small. If my bacteria grows well and is not contaminated I am content. There is no whooting or removing of the sterile gloves, washing hands and leaving the lab to high five my peers. I can not imagine how the researchers felt when they discovered not one but two new mammals. (not to mention the many other species) see link:
http://www.cbc.ca/technology/story/2010/10/06/tech-papua-new-guinea-species.html
It’s a good thing I work in a lab and not in the rain forest canopy as I would have fallen out of my perch.
How cool is the pink-footed caedicia? And the bat is crazy looking.
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