WWF's report on 234 new species in the Greater Mekong was published on December 16, 2024.
Sources
- 234 new species discovered in the Greater Mekong - WWF (worldwildlife.org)
- https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/wwf-report-highlights-discovery-of-new-species-in-greater-mekong-region (phnompenhpost.com)
- https://wwf.panda.org/wwf_news/?13081966%2FGreater-Mekong-Species-2024= (wwf.panda.org)
- https://news.mongabay.com/2024/12/greater-mekong-serves-up-234-new-species-in-a-year-from-fanged-hedgehog-to-diva-viper/ (news.mongabay.com)
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