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What was Dr. Julian Bayliss searching for when he discovered Mount Lico?
What was Dr. Julian Bayliss searching for when he discovered Mount Lico?
How long did it take Dr. Bayliss to prepare for the expedition to Mount Lico?
How long did it take Dr. Bayliss to prepare for the expedition to Mount Lico?
What type of environment did the explorers discover at the summit of Mount Lico?
What type of environment did the explorers discover at the summit of Mount Lico?
Which species was discovered first by the explorers on Mount Lico?
Which species was discovered first by the explorers on Mount Lico?
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What did the explorers find that suggested humans may have visited Mount Lico?
What did the explorers find that suggested humans may have visited Mount Lico?
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How tall is Mount Lico compared to the pyramids of Giza?
How tall is Mount Lico compared to the pyramids of Giza?
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What was the initial assumption about human visitation to Mount Lico?
What was the initial assumption about human visitation to Mount Lico?
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Which professional identified a new fish species during the expedition?
Which professional identified a new fish species during the expedition?
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Study Notes
Mount Lico Rainforest Discovery
- Dr Julian Bayliss discovered an undisturbed rainforest on Mount Lico in 2012 using satellite images.
- Mount Lico is a granite rock formation in Northern Mozambique, Africa.
- It took Dr Bayliss six years to research the area, fund an expedition, and assemble a team of scientists.
- The expedition took place in 2018.
- Mount Lico's sides rise up to 700 meters, about the same height as five stacked pyramids of Giza.
- The summit of Mount Lico contained a rainforest believed to be untouched by humans.
- New species of plants and animals were discovered, including a new butterfly species, a freshwater crab, various reptiles, and an unknown amphibian species.
- A new fish species was discovered in the mountain's pools and streams.
- Ancient pots were discovered, suggesting that humans may have visited or lived on the mountain at some point in the past.
- There are no historical records of anyone ever having been on the summit of Mount Lico.
- The discovery of the hidden rainforest on Mount Lico has garnered international attention from scientists and nature enthusiasts.
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Test your knowledge about the remarkable discovery of the untouched rainforest on Mount Lico by Dr. Julian Bayliss. Learn about the unique species, the challenges faced during the expedition, and the historical context of this fascinating site in Northern Mozambique. Dive into the details surrounding one of the world's hidden wonders.
