New animals in the world
Exciting news! Here are some newly discovered animals in the world:
- Olinguito (Bassaricyon neblina): A new species of mammal, discovered in 2013, found in the Andes mountains of South America. It's a member of the raccoon family.
- Lesula (Cercopithecus lomamiensis): A new species of monkey, discovered in 2012, found in the Democratic Republic of Congo. It's a type of Old World monkey.
- Tapanuli Orangutan (Pongo tapanuliensis): A new species of great ape, discovered in 2017, found in Sumatra, Indonesia. It's the first new species of great ape to be described since the bonobo in 1929.
- Dendrogramma enigmatica: A new species of marine animal, discovered in 2014, found in the waters off Australia. It's a type of worm-like creature that belongs to a previously unknown phylum.
- Kakapo (Strigops habroptila): A new species of parrot, discovered in 2019, found in New Zealand. It's a critically endangered species that was previously thought to be extinct.
- Tapanuli Leaf-nosed Bat (Hipposideros tapanuliensis): A new species of bat, discovered in 2019, found in Sumatra, Indonesia. It's a type of leaf-nosed bat that's endemic to the region.
- Giant Millipede (Archispirostreptus gigas): A new species of millipede, discovered in 2019, found in the Democratic Republic of Congo. It's one of the largest millipedes in the world, with up to 80 segments.
- Fangtooth (Anoplogaster cornuta): A new species of fish, discovered in 2019, found in the deep waters of the Atlantic Ocean. It's a type of anglerfish with large fangs and a bioluminescent lure on its head.
- Giant Weta (Deinacrida heteracantha): A new species of insect, discovered in 2019, found in New Zealand. It's a type of weta, a large and flightless insect that's endemic to the region.
- Sunda Clouded Leopard (Neofelis diardi): A new species of big cat, discovered in 2007, found in Southeast Asia. It's a type of clouded leopard that's endemic to the region.
These are just a few examples of the many new animal species that have been discovered in recent years. There are still many more species waiting to be discovered and described!