3 new species that were discovered in 2024 Each year, scientists add thousands of new plant and animal species to the scientific record. We learn about three that were added to the list.

The new species of newt, known as the Gaowangjie crocodile newt, was discovered in China by researchers studying at the Gaowangjie National Nature Reserve.

A vampire hedgehog, a pygmy pipehorse and a "blob-headed" fish were among the hundreds of new species identified in 2024. The variety of species identified was quite eclectic and names for the new ...