Saturday, October 22, 2022

New species discovered in 2022

Tapir Valley Tree Frog
 

Scientists continue to discover thousands of new species every year, and 2022 has uncovered some interesting new creatures, from the delightful tapir valley tree frog in Costa Rica to the rather disgusting giant keelback slug from Europe.  

Giant Keelback Slug

Read this article at discoverwildlife.com: 24 new species discovered this year

In your blog discuss your favorite new species discovered in 2022 and answer one of the following questions: 

 - Why do you think scientists are still discovering new species, even though humans inhabit almost every habitat on Earth?  

- What methods did the scientists use to study and identify these new species?
  
- Discuss some of your favorite names that scientists used in 2022.  If you had to name a new species, what would you name it and why?  

                                                                Happy Blogging!


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