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After being lost to science for 36 years the Big Puma Fungus has been rediscovered in Chile as a part of rewild Search for Lost Species. With the help of local mushroom enthusiasts and the fungifoundation - Re:wild has announced the first-ever fungi species to be rediscovered in the #SearchforLostSpecies The Big Puma Fungus is a mysterious species of fungi that lives underground in Chile’s Nahuelbuta Mountains. Expedition team members even think that the mushrooms of the fungus might only be visible above the soil for just a few days each year. Visit the link in bio to view the short film by Chilean filmmaker Catalina Infante that captured the wonder of the expedition, as well as the moment when the team found the Big Puma Fungus with the local community. Photo credit: catainsk, Fungi Foundation

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