Conservation International

Cowboy Frogs and Crayola Crickets: 46 New Species Found in Suriname

Forty-six new species were discovered by scientists on a three-week expedition in 2010, environmental nonprofit Conservation International announced on Tuesday.

Actress Anita Page Sitting Under Mistletoe

New Mistletoe Species Named in 2010

Among the various natural disasters and man-made catastrophes that unfolded during 2010, it’s nice to take a moment to consider the happier crumbs of environmental news that came out of the year. (via Ecocentric)

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Behold: 1,200 New Species Discovered In The Amazon

From bald parrots to translucent frogs, the Amazon gets even more exotic.