A Newfound Host of Biological Delights

The world might have turned into a small place, but in no way has it ceased to baffle and delight our minds with all things great and small that every now and then pop up before curious eyes seeking new wonders.

According to a National Geographic News article, there still remain about 86 percent species that are yet unknown to us despite groundbreaking advances in science and technology.

In 2015, though, at least 163 new species were discovered in the biodiversity hotspot of the Greater Mekong region, a part of Southeast Asia that includes Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand and Vietnam. A report released by the World Wildlife Fund on Monday confirmed the astounding discovery.

The report makes these freshly found marvels of our biological world appear peculiarly interesting, quoting that the newfound host includes "a rainbow-headed snake, a dragon-like lizard, and a newt that looks like a Klingon from Star Trek."

But what's unfortunate is that these species face an enormous threat towards their survival owing to a horrifying development pressure in the region, as well as due to the growth of illegal wildlife trade in the planet.

Anyways, in case you wish to get familiar with this delightful host of biological beings that our human discoverers happened to stumble upon, feel free to visit the official WWF webpage which gives you a glimpse of some of these newfound species.