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30 New Fish Species Discovered On Borneo; 'The More We Look the More We Find' 
SW Source: Underwatertimes 12/19/2006

At least 52 new species of animals and plants have been identified this past year on the island of Borneo, according to scientists.

The discoveries, described in a report compiled by WWF, include 30 unique fish species, two tree frog species, 16 ginger species, three tree species and one large-leafed plant species
 

WWF says that these findings further highlight the need to conserve the habitat and species of the world’s third largest island.

“The more we look the more we find,” said Stuart Chapman, WWF International Coordinator of the Heart of Borneo Programme. “These discoveries reaffirm Borneo’s position as one of the most important centres of biodiversity in the world.”

 
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