17 NEW SPECIES DISCOVERED IN THE PACIFIC ISLANDS

Increased scientific surveys have resulted in the discovery of many fascinating new species. Between the rivers of the Philippines, the rain forests of Papua New Guinea, and the Foja Mountains of Indonesia there have been 17 new species added to the books! This is encouragement for all of us to protect our precious ecosystems and let all the life forms they contain thrive. 


Pictures at:  http://thesavoia.com/2012/05/02/17-new-species-discovered-in-the-pacific-islands/