25 Relatively new additions to earth's biodiversity

[packman]

Maratus Bubo is a newly discovered species of Australian jumping spider. The name “bubo” is based on the Latin genus name for the great horned owl (Bubo Virginianus) — in reference to the owl-like design on the spider’s dorsal plate.



Red Bearded Titi Monkey

Sporting a glorious red beard, the red bearded titi is probably one of the most striking monkeys in the wild. Officially, it was discovered in 2008 in the Colombian Amazon forest. However, it’s believed that these monkeys were initially observed in 1960. They are incredibly endangered with roughly 250 left in the wild.



Dracula Ant


Six new species of a mysterious blood-sucking ant were recently identified in Madagascar. Known as Dracula ants, these bizarre ants suck the blood of their young in a process dubbed as “nondestructive cannibalism

More:
http://izismile.com/2018/02/07/these_animals_have_just_recently_been_discovered_25_pics.html

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

1. Cool! And fascinating!

[Fla Dem]

2. I just can't get over the beauty of the spider's markings. But the ant's stinger is frightening.