Comments on: New Species: Three Salamanders and Two Frogs

By: dogu4

dogu4 — Mon, 07 Jan 2008 21:15:29 +0000

Kittenz points out an interesting juxtaposition there. I’ve heard that many of the new species being discovered are in fact hidden in plain sight and are revealed to be new species with the use of molecular biology, whereas the ones that are being lost, could just as well represent others that like wise would be in plain sight if they were to be examined in the detail they deserve. Alas, once gone the same thread cannot be rewoven exactly as it was.

Ideally, sane habitat preservation, conservation and restoration, including the re-wilding of pleistocene North America that benefits those who live around it in the practical as well as cultural sense would be the preferred way. Unfortunately, it’s not on the ballot and I check every time.

By: kittenz

kittenz — Sun, 06 Jan 2008 16:47:45 +0000

Since amphibian species around the world are disappearing at such an alarming rate, the discovery of new species is wonderful news indeed.

By: shumway10973

shumway10973 — Sun, 06 Jan 2008 15:29:11 +0000

absolutely beautiful!! Mistletoe shouldn’t look so pretty, it’s just wrong. Costa Rica, that right there proves that undiscovered doesn’t happen just in remote places where either the terrain is tough or the government won’t allow anyone in. People just needs to wake up and say,”Hey, how long has it been…?” Hope to see more, maybe something bigger?!

By: plant girl

plant girl — Sun, 06 Jan 2008 15:19:56 +0000

I agree that there are many plant and animal species yet to be discovered.

By: CamperGuy

CamperGuy — Sun, 06 Jan 2008 06:31:59 +0000

Mistletoe was my favorite.

I believe most people have no idea new plants and animals are still being discovered.

By: Artist

Artist — Sun, 06 Jan 2008 05:10:39 +0000

Cryptomundo rocks!!!

By: Bob Michaels

Bob Michaels — Sun, 06 Jan 2008 04:34:05 +0000

Great news, more on the way I hope.