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New species of leopard discovered in Borneo

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The clouded leopard of Borneo discovered to be an entirely new species is the latest in a growing list of animals and plants unique to the Southeast Asian country's rainforest and underscores the need to preserve the area, conservationists said Thursday.

Genetic tests by researchers at the U.S. National Cancer Institute revealed that the clouded leopard of Borneo and Sumatra islands is a unique cat species and not the same one found in mainland Southeast Asia as long believed, said a statement by WWF, the global conservation organization.
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A few months ago I was looking up info on snow leopards (my favorite animal), and it led to info about clouded leopards. It was the first time I've heard of them so it's ironic there's new info on them so soon after I learn about them. XD
 
Seems like they're discovering new animals every week in that area. And not just little insects or tiny frogs, but fairly large animals.
 
This is apparently one of 52 new species discovered in this region. If I had the money, I'd book a safari.
 
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