Who says there is nothing left to discover in this world?
I just read today that a new leopard species has been discovered, the clouded leopard of Borneo. It is an entirely new species that is unique to Borneo's rainforest.
Genetic tests showed that the clouded leopard of Borneo is a unique species of cat and is not the same as the leopard found in mainland Southeast Asia. Experts have known about the leopard for years, but never thought it was unique.
Another interesting fact about the clouded leopard is they have the longest canine teeth relative to body size of any cat.
In addition to the leopard, scientists recently identified over 50 new species of animals and plants in Borneo.
A total of 5,000 to 11,000 clouded leopards are estimated to live in the jungles of Borneo, and the total figure in Sumatra could be 3,000 to 7,000 individuals.
When I read a story like this, I wonder what else exists in our forests and oceans that still remains unknown?
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