Borneo Bonanza

A new species of clouded leopard was identified today in the jungles of Borneo. In fact, over 400 new species of animals have been discovered in the rain forests of Borneo since 1994.

Most of the species shown below were found through the World Wildlife Fund's (WWF) spectacular Heart of Borneo Initiative.

Bornean Clouded Leopard, neofelis diardi

Catfish with suction cups on its belly and protruding teeth

Lizard - new species of skink

(By far our favorite), Unidentified "Mystery Mammel"

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Here's some other. Might take the place of that green corey cat ;)

By kidicarus (not verified) on 28 Mar 2007 #permalink