Top 12 New species discovered in different habitats in 2016
By: Team Ifairer | Posted: 30-12-2016
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133 new species were discovered by researchers venturing into vast deserts, to the depths of the oceans, scouring thick rainforests and towering mountain ranges this year. Commenting on the discovery, Dr. Shannon Bennett, of the California Academy of Sciences, said, `Biodiversity scientists estimate we have discovered less than 10 per cent of the species on our planet. Academy scientists tirelessly explore the lesser-known regions of Earth - not only to discover new species, but also to uncover the importance of these species to the health of our natural systems. Each of these species, known and as-yet-unknown is a wonder unto itself, but may also hold the key to ground-breaking innovations in science, technology, or society.` Here are 12 new species discovered in different habitats in 2016.