new species
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Australian Scientists Discover Two New ‘Very Loud’ Frog Species That Scream
New Frogs have just been discovered in Australia, after one species was split into three seperate species on the east coast.
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This New Species Is Named After The Plastic Inside It
Some species are named after beloved teen activists or Lady Gaga. Others are named after plastic. Before science even discovered this deep-sea crustacean, plastic had infiltrated its stomach. So scientists named it accordingly. Meet Eurythenes plasticus.
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Newly Identified Electric Eel Species Is Most Shocking Animal Ever
Genetic data has revealed several distinct electric eel species living throughout South America, including the most shocking eel (and animal) discovered yet.
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Adorable New Species Of Flying Squirrel Discovered In China
A newly described species of flying squirrel is teaching researchers more about these enigmatic, tree-hopping rodents, but its threatened status means scientists will have to act fast.