No, extinct species were not found alive in the so-called “Lost City” in the Honduran rainforest. This story originated from a press release issued by the Foundation for the Autonomy and Development of the Caribbean Coast (FADCANIC), which claimed that a “lost city” had been discovered in the Mosquitia region of Honduras and that it contained “extinct species”.
The press release was widely reported in the media, leading many people to believe that extinct species had been found alive in the “lost city”. However, this was not the case.
The “lost city” in question is actually an archaeological site called Ciudad Blanca, which was first discovered in 2012 by a team of archaeologists led by Chris Fisher of Colorado State University. The site is believed to date back to the 16th century and is thought to have been inhabited by the Poqomam people, who were part of the ancient Maya civilization.
The press release from FADCANIC was issued in response to the announcement that the Honduran government had begun to explore the area for possible development projects. This led many to believe that the site was in danger of being destroyed and that a “lost city” had been discovered, when in fact it had been known about for some time.
While the site does contain many artifacts and evidence of ancient life, no extinct species have been found alive in the so-called “Lost City”. The press release from FADCANIC was misleading and caused a great deal of confusion, but it is important to note that the site is not in danger of being destroyed and that no extinct species have been found alive there.
