Scientists discovered more than 1,200 new species of animals and plants in the Amazon biome between 1999 and 2009 or one new species every three days, a WWF International report unveiled at a biodiversity conference in Nagoya, Japan, on October 26.
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Scientists discovered more than 1,200 new species of animals and plants in the Amazon biome between 1999 and 2009 or one new species every three days, a WWF International report unveiled at a biodiversity conference in Nagoya, Japan, on October 26. Photo: fish Apistogramma baenschi.
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Among them is a new anaconda species. It is the 4-meter-long Eunectes beniensis described in 2002.
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The authors of the report said one of the most extraordinary species is the Ranitomeya amazonica, a frog with an incredible burst of flames on its head and contrasting water-patterned legs.
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… and also a parrot Pyrilia aurantiocephala who has a bald head, and displays an astonishing spectrum of colors.
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The report shows the amazing biodiversity in the Amazon, the WWF said. Photo: frog Ranitomeya benedicta.
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Specialists believe that the results of their research will remind people of the unique region and what can be lost if environmental problems are not addressed. Photo: plant Drosera amazonica.
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Bird Micrastur mintoni.
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© Photo : World Wildlife Fund/Karl Csaba
Spider Avicularia braunshauseni.
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© Photo : World Wildlife Fund/Janice Muriel Cunha
Fish Phreatobius dracunculus.
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Lizard Anolis cuscoensis.
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© Photo : World Wildlife Fund/Christian Rabeling
Insect Martialis heureka.
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The 10th UN Biodiversity Conference (CBD) is being held in Nagoya, Japan, on October 18-29. The representatives of 193 countries are discussing a new strategic plan to preserve biodiversity on Earth. Photo: monkey Mico acariensis.
