1.25.2012

Scientists have discovered 46 previously unknown species in the tropical forests of Suriname, in South America.

During a three-week expedition to the small South American county, Conservation International (CI) recorded a total of 1,300 plant and animal species, including 46 believed to be new to science and 14 on the IUCN Red List of endangered species.

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Source: globalpost.com
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    I love that new species are always being discovered :)
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