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Black Panther to Be First Movie to Screen in Saudi Arabia’s Cinemas

Cast member Chadwick Boseman poses at the premiere of 'Black Panther' in Los Angeles, California, US, January 29, 2018. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni/Files
Cast member Chadwick Boseman poses at the premiere of 'Black Panther' in Los Angeles, California, US, January 29, 2018. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni/Files
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Black Panther to Be First Movie to Screen in Saudi Arabia’s Cinemas

Cast member Chadwick Boseman poses at the premiere of 'Black Panther' in Los Angeles, California, US, January 29, 2018. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni/Files
Cast member Chadwick Boseman poses at the premiere of 'Black Panther' in Los Angeles, California, US, January 29, 2018. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni/Files

Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has completed his plans by visiting Los Angeles and holding meetings to accelerate changes. His visit to the global cinema stronghold wasn’t for the sake of knowledge but to implement required changes and put them on the right track

To serve a population of more than 32 million, Saudi Arabia wants to set up around 350 cinemas in the coming years. Every cinema will contain eight to ten screens (maybe more).

AMC Theaters is not the biggest cinema institution but the oldest, founded in 1920, ahead of Regal Entertainment Group and Cinemark Theaters. The Company didn’t cease growing, especially in the past two years. In 2016, it acquired similar firms such as Odeon, UCI and Carmike, adding 2,200 screens in 244 cinemas in Europe alone, in addition to 8,200 screens in 661 cinemas in the United States.

Black Panther will be the first movie shown in a Saudi Arabian movie theater on April 18.

This movie is considered among the most successful movies of the year – its most recent box revenues surpassed billion American dollars. It is a US comics figure, which was founded by Marvel in 1966, which was the premier appearance of the African hero of superpowers.

Unlike other super heroes, Black Panther has other features such as intelligence, fighting skills, capabilities to endure gravity and control time. The message of the movie wouldn’t be complete without mentioning that he doesn’t fight alone but has a female assistant.

The kingdom’s decision to open cinemas and allow the showing of movies has been described as the event of the year 2017.

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'Amphibious Mouse' among 27 New Species Discovered in Peru's Amazon

A clearwing butterfly (Oleria sp.) specimen, from one of the 218 species of butterflies observed during an expedition to the Peruvian region of Alto Mayo, is pictured, June 8, 2022. Conservation International/photo by Marlon Dag/Handout via REUTERS
A clearwing butterfly (Oleria sp.) specimen, from one of the 218 species of butterflies observed during an expedition to the Peruvian region of Alto Mayo, is pictured, June 8, 2022. Conservation International/photo by Marlon Dag/Handout via REUTERS
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'Amphibious Mouse' among 27 New Species Discovered in Peru's Amazon

A clearwing butterfly (Oleria sp.) specimen, from one of the 218 species of butterflies observed during an expedition to the Peruvian region of Alto Mayo, is pictured, June 8, 2022. Conservation International/photo by Marlon Dag/Handout via REUTERS
A clearwing butterfly (Oleria sp.) specimen, from one of the 218 species of butterflies observed during an expedition to the Peruvian region of Alto Mayo, is pictured, June 8, 2022. Conservation International/photo by Marlon Dag/Handout via REUTERS

An "amphibious mouse" with partially webbed feet that eats aquatic insects was among 27 new species discovered during a 2022 expedition to Peru's Amazon, according to Conservation International.

Scientists also discovered a spiny mouse, a squirrel, eight types of fish, three amphibians and 10 types of butterflies, Trond Larsen, head of Conservation International's Rapid Assessment Program, told Reuters this week.

He added that another 48 species found by investigators were potentially new, but needed further study.

The new species were found in Alto Mayo, a protected area with several ecosystems, Indigenous territories and villages.

"Discovering so many new species of mammals and vertebrates is really incredible, especially in such a human-influenced landscape as Alto Mayo," Larsen said.

The expedition between June and July 2022 was made up of 13 scientists plus local technicians and members of Indigenous groups.

"It was really fantastic to work so closely with the Awajun people. They have extensive traditional knowledge about the forests, animals and plants they live side-by-side with," Larsen said.

Among the new species, Larsen highlighted the spiny mouse that has stiff fur, the amphibious mouse, and a dwarf squirrel that measures 14 cm (5.5 in).

"(The squirrel) fits so easily in the palm of your hand. Adorable and beautiful chestnut-brown color, very fast," Larsen said. "It jumps quickly and hides in the trees."

Another favorite discovery was the blob-headed fish, a type of armored catfish, he said.

A total of 2,046 species were recorded during the 38-day expedition using camera traps, bioacoustic sensors and DNA sampling. Among them, 49 were classified as threatened, including the yellow-tailed woolly monkey and the tree monkey.

Larsen said the discoveries reinforced the need to protect the area.

"Unless steps are taken now to safeguard these sites and help restore parts of the landscape ... there's a strong chance they won't persist in the long term," Larsen said.