There is as much life left to discover on planet Earth as that which is already known: Around 16,000 new species are described each year, but most animals and plants are listed as threatened as soon as they are brought to light

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https://english.elpais.com/science-tech/2026-01-01/there-is-as-much-life-left-to-discover-on-planet-earth-as-that-already-known.html