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Unique creatures, odd animals and new species are discovered across the planet. Some are found lurking in remote corners of the world, while others have been hiding right under our noses. Learn more ...

This vibrant lizard, known as the Scawfell Island sun skink, was found in the island’s rainforest areas ... a new species named Amarasinghe’s house gecko, or Hemidactylus amarasinghei ...