10 Newest Discovered Species
Published by I can’t believe that there are still a lot of species that have not been discovered.
Even now modern time, there still lot of species has not been discovered yet, A reason that we must protect our environment to save this creatures.
Ornate Sleeper Ray
With powerful suction capabilities, Electrolux addisoni-a species of electric ray-lives up to its scientific name.
Commonly called the ornate sleeper ray, Electrolux crowns the inaugural list of the International Institute for Species Exploration’s (IISE’s) top ten new species of 2007, which was released in May 2008.
The IISE, at Arizona State University, will release the ranking every year to draw attention to the importance of taxonomy and species exploration.
Giant Duck-Billed Dinosaur
Discovered by high school students in southern Utah in 2002, the above fossil dates back 75 million years and is one of the largest duck-billed dinosaurs ever found.
The massive skull was found to belong to a new species, Gryposaurus monumentensis, in 2007.
The International Institute for Species Exploration (IISE) added the duck-billed dinosaur to its list of top ten new species of 2007, which was released in May 2008.
Pink Dragon Millipede
This newly discovered millipede from Thailand comes in at number three on the International Institute for Species Exploration’s (IISE’s) list of the top ten new species of 2007, released in May of this year.
The millipede’s bright color helps to warn predators that it is not candy-coated, but is instead spiny and toxic.
The millipede’s unusual habit of sitting in plain sight during the day probably also tells predators that it’s inedible, researchers believe.
Sri Lankan Shrub Frog
A newly named frog species-which had been bottled up for nearly 150 years-has scored a spot on the International Institute for Species Exploration’s (IISE’s) top ten list of new species named in 2007, released in May 2008.
Scientists declared it a new species when the specimen was rediscovered last year. But the frog and a number of related species are likely now extinct, experts say.
Since the science of taxonomy was refined in the 18th century, scientists have recorded about 1.8 million species on Earth. Most experts estimate that there are close to ten million species on our planet.
Central Ranges Taipan
Discovered in an isolated and arid region of Australia in 2007, the Central Ranges Taipan is one of the most venomous snakes in the world.
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On June 30, 2008 at 9:58 am
Great article.. wonderful collection..
On June 30, 2008 at 9:39 pm
Another great article desmonrock; keep up the great work.
On July 1, 2008 at 2:20 am
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On July 6, 2008 at 11:05 am
interesting stuff! thanks!
On July 7, 2008 at 8:41 am
Incredible discoveries…What a wonderful world we have..
On July 15, 2008 at 9:32 am
great article and thankyou for letting others know about these interesting creatures. I hate millipedes, but the Pink Dragon Millipede is way cool looking.
On November 27, 2008 at 5:44 am
I’ve wonder of some other creatures that have’nt discovered yet. But anyway thank you for all your effort for keeping us engage of such wonderful discoveries
On January 27, 2009 at 7:00 am
Excellent article great finds and imformation.
On February 23, 2009 at 12:47 am
WOW!!!!! AMAZIING!! UNBELIEVABLE!!!
On March 9, 2009 at 7:44 pm
my favorite was the lethal jelly fish and the red dragon centipede!!! it was sooo cool great article!!:]
On May 25, 2010 at 6:21 pm
What about the LONG-NOSED TREE FROG.