Sixty species new to science, including a chocolate-coloured frog and
a tiny dung beetle less than 3mm long, have been discovered by
scientists in Suriname.
An expedition of scientists spent three weeks in 2012 exploring an area of rivers, mountains and rainforest in the south-eastern region of Suriname that has "virtually no human influence". The Conservation International team found 11 new species of fish, one new snake, six new frogs and a host of new insects in the South American country.
Dr
Trond Larsen, one of the field biologists, said they were particularly
surprised by the number of frogs. "With many frog species rapidly
disappearing around the globe, we were surprised and uplifted to
discover so many frogs potentially new to science, including a
stunningly sleek 'cocoa' tree frog," he said. READ MORE
http://www.theguardian.com/environment/2013/oct/03/new-species-suriname-frog?CMP=twt_fd
