Every year, the earth is changing amazingly, and the discovery of new species in this unpredictable natural kingdom is always jaw-dropping. The 2023 New Species Rankings have been revealed, and there are some exciting discoveries to discover, so let's uncover the mystery of this natural treasure box!
First of all, the "** Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" of the Galapagos Islands - a giant tortoise with an ordinary appearance but a unique genetic code has quietly emerged in the west and southwest of the archipelago. There are only 250 animals left in the world, and their discovery is like a great secret of nature, triggering deep thinking about the future survival of this species.
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And the "mysterious pinnacle of the giant dish" in Brazil, South America, is also a shining pearl on this list. This giant sundew grows on the top of a high mountain peak, and only a unique environment can give birth to such a strange life. Mistaken for a "Big Mac" version of the common sundew, it is a stunning spectacle in the Brazilian mountains.
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In southern Africa, archaeologists have discovered a corner of the mystery of time – the "Homo sapiens" Naledi who lived between 20,000 and 40,000 years ago. This discovery of early humans is not only realistic, but also resembles a modern human, providing valuable clues to unlocking the long and mysterious origins of humanity.
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Brazil's "Transparent Little Strong" is a burrowing animal with a humble background but a unique charm. The blind man fluttering in the mud puddle, with a colorless body and multiple lower legs, made it a rising star in the crustacean family.
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The Ruby Sea Dragon off the west coast of Australia is the third known species of sea dragon, striking for its vivid red color and relatively large size, and is only found in the shallow waters of the west coast of Australia.
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The deep-sea Gulf of Mexico's "oil lantern anglerfish" is also one of this year's surprises. This 7-centimeter-long little guy has grown something like a fishing rod on its head due to the long-term impact of an oil spill from the sea, which is shaped like a small lantern and can skillfully lure prey.
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Peru's "Miniature Tree Cave Explorers" are tiny beetles that were first spotted living in small puddles in tree cavities, adding to the region's biodiversity.
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The "time travel apes" in Spain lived 11.6 million years ago and are thought to be very close to humans. Its skeleton was found in a landfill in Catalonia and became a close relative of the ancestors of mankind.
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The "hidden flowers" in Gabon's national parks may have gone undetected for a long time because scientists have been focusing on larger trees. The "flower damselfly" in Gabon's national parks is a new species that resembles a dragonfly but has a unique style, attracting attention for its delicate and ferocious characteristics.
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The discovery of these new species not only adds a new chapter to the diversity of the earth's ecosystems, but also makes us curious and excited about the unknown natural wonders. In this natural arena full of mysterious adventures, the appearance of new species always brings a surprise and challenge, and let's look forward to more secrets of nature being revealed in the future.
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