The top 10 new species discovered in 2012 has been announced by the International Institute of Species Exploration at Arizona State University.

My favorites:
The adorable tiny frog, Paedophryne amanuensis, from New Guinea that is only 7mm (pictured above on a dime). It is currently considered the smallest living vertebrate.
Glow-in-the-dark cockroaches, Lucihormetica luckae, from Ecuador (top right in composite above). Consider them night lights. Species of glow-in-the-dark roaches are mainly found in areas without light pollution.
To read more about these and the other 8 species, visit the website.
Source:
International Institute for Species Exploration, Arizona State University
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