Scientists have discovered at least 52 new animal and plant species on Borneo island over the past year.
The discoveries, described in a report compiled by WWF, included 30 fish species, two tree frog species, 16 ginger, three tree species and one large-leafed plant.
In a statement, WWF said the findings highlight the need to conserve the habitat and species at the world's third largest island.
Borneo comprises the Malaysian states of Sabah and Sarawak, Kalimantan (Indonesia) and Brunei Darussalam.
The discoveries, described in a report compiled by WWF, included 30 fish species, two tree frog species, 16 ginger, three tree species and one large-leafed plant.
In a statement, WWF said the findings highlight the need to conserve the habitat and species at the world's third largest island.
Borneo comprises the Malaysian states of Sabah and Sarawak, Kalimantan (Indonesia) and Brunei Darussalam.
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