New species found
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The hundreds of animals listed on the federal endangered list take center stage on this Earth Day. But scientists are also discovering new animal species every year. From a fanged frog to a carnivorous sea sponge, check out these new and recently discovered species from around the world.
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Scientists made a huge discovery this year when they uncovered what could be the largest concentration of dinosaur bones belonging to a new species. It’s thought to be related to the Tyrannosaurus rex.
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This fanged frog was among 163 new species discovered in 2008. It gobbles birds as well as insects.
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Scientists unearthed this bizarre dinosaur whose head was decked out with 15 horns. It’s closely related to another horned cretaceous dinosaur.
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This spiny miilipede is named for its vibrant color. Their glands produce a toxin to ward off predators, but it keeps them smelling like a nut.
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Last year scientists uncovered a bizarre prehistoric six-gilled shark thousands of feet below sea level.
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A new brightly colored robin was discovered in 2008 in the remote forests of Gabon
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This slender species of shark was discovered in 2003 by an ichthyologist. It’s the first new shark to be discovered in the inlet in 34 years.
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Discovered in the northern area of a Southeast Asian country in 2001, the giant huntsman spider is considered the largest spider in the world.
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This carnivorous sea sponge made the “Top 10 New Species” of 2010 list and coined a new scientific term.