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365 New Species Found In Peruvian National Park

February 7, 2012

(ANIMAL NEWS) PERU — Over 300 previously undocumented species were found in the Amazonian forests of Bahuaja Sonene National Park in Peru. Announced yesterday, the inventory list includes over 30 undocumented bird species, 2 new types of bats, and 233 species of moths and butterflies never before seen in the park. The last inventory of the area was done in 1996 and the dramatic rise in species is proof that conservation efforts are paying off. Read more about the new species found in Peru. — Global Animal

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Howdy!! Cowboy Frog And 45 Other New Species Found

January 26, 2012

(ANIMAL NEWS) SURINAME — In a recent expedition to Suriname’s tropical forests, researchers discovered over 40 species they believe have never been seen before including a “cowboy frog” and an armored catfish. The project was part of Conservation International’s Rapid Assessment Program, and the team has already met with locals to establish the area as protected. Read on to find out more about these spectacular new species! — Global Animal

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The Gotham bee is one of four new bee species found in New York City. Photo credit: inhabitat.com

What’s The Buzz In NYC?

November 26, 2011

(BEE DISCOVERY) NEW YORK — The American Museum of Natural History announced that 11 new species of bees have been discovered, including 4 from New York City and the surrounding suburbs. Although the recent buzz has been about the decline in honeybee numbers, this new finding gives hope to the bee population and the fact that new animal species are frequently discovered. Read on about these new bee species, including the aptly named Gotham Bee from New York City. — Global Animal

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Albino Spider Crawls Onto New Species List

November 11, 2011

(WILDLIFE) AUSTRALIA — A potential new species is under examination after a small-town man discovered a strange-looking spider near his home and submitted it to the Western Australia Museum. The eight-legged creature has been dubbed the albino trapdoor spider until it is formally described as a new species. The spider is not fully albino but instead has a brown body with a white head and it is the only one of its kind. Read on for more about this one-of-a-kind arachnid and its close relative, the trapdoor spider. — Global Animal

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Spooky New Species (GALLERY)

October 31, 2011

(HALLOWEEN PHOTO GALLERY) What better way to celebrate Halloween than munching on your candy stash while looking through pictures of the spookiest new animal species discovered this year? Scroll through for photos of creatures that go bump in the night. — Global Animal

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Explorers Venture Into Mysterious Antarctic Lake

October 15, 2011

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New Amazonian Monkey Discovered

September 3, 2011

(MONKEYS/NEW SPECIES) BRAZIL — A new species of monkey may have been discovered during an expedition in unexplored regions of the Amazon. The monkey has been temporarily given to scientists to study and describe. The team found hundreds of other animals, including a possible new species of fish. Read on for more facts about the expedition and discovery of this intriguing new monkey. — Global Animal

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Minnesota’s Mystery “Monster”

August 17, 2011

(UNKNOWN SPECIES) MINNESOTA — A strange animal was found dead on the side of the road in Minnesota. Scientists and laymen alike are baffled by the animal’s appearance — a cross between a dog, badger, and wolf. The “human-like” animal is causing a stir amongst conspiracy theorists across America, and everyone’s wondering where the inexplicably odd animal came from. — Global Animal

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