Discovery to Animals

Olinguito (Bassaricyon neblina): Discovered in 2013, the olinguito is a small mammal from the raccoon family found in the Andean cloud forests of Colombia and Ecuador. It has a teddy bear-like appearance with large eyes, a rounded face, and dense, soft fur.Tapanuli Orangutan (Pongo tapanuliensis): Recognized as a distinct species in 2017, the Tapanuli orangutan is found in the Batang Toru ecosystem in North Sumatra, Indonesia. It is critically endangered, with fewer than 800 individuals remaining. They are distinguished by their smaller skulls, frizzier hair, and a unique call.Wakanda Fish (Cirrhilabrus wakanda): Named after the fictional African nation in the Marvel comics, this vibrant reef fish was discovered in 2019 in the Indian Ocean. It has a distinctive purple coloration and is found in deep reefs off the coast of Tanzania.Salazar's Pit Viper (Trimeresurus salazar): Discovered in 2019 in Arunachal Pradesh, India, this new species of green pit viper was named after Salazar Slytherin, a character from the Harry Potter series. It has a striking yellow stripe on the head and is venomous.Emperor Dumbo Octopus (Grimpoteuthis imperator): Identified as a new species in 2021, this deep-sea octopus has large ear-like fins resembling the Disney character Dumbo. It was found in the Emperor Seamounts, an underwater mountain range in the Pacific Ocean