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26/12/13 Frontiers of Zoology: Biggest new animal discoveries of 2013 Compartilhar 0 mais Próximo blog» FRONTIERS OF ZOOLOGY Dale A. Drinnon has been a researcher in the field of Cryptozoology for the past 30+ years and has corresponded with Bernard Heuvelmans and Ivan T. Sanderson. He has a degree in Anthropology from Indiana University and is a freelance artist and writer. Motto: "I would rather be right and entirely alone than wrong in the company with all the rest of the world"--Ambroise Pare', "the father of modern surgery", in his refutation of fake unicorn horns. Member of The Crypto Crew: http://www.thecryptocrew.com/ Please Also Visit our Sister Blog, Frontiers of Anthropology: http://frontiers-of-anthropology.blogspot.com/ And the new group for trying out fictional projects (Includes Cryptofiction Projects): http://cedar-and-willow.blogspot.com/ And Kyle Germann's Blog http://www.demonhunterscompendium.blogspot.com/ And Jay's Blog, Bizarre Zoology http://bizarrezoology.blogspot.com/ Tuesday, 24 December 2013 Follow ers Biggest new animal discoveries of 2013 Join this site w ith Google Friend Connect Biggest new animal discoveries of 2013 (photos) Members (146) More » Rhett A. Butler, mongabay.com December 23, 2013 http://news.mongabay.com/2013/1223-top-new-species-2013.html Thousands of species were scientifically described for the first time in 2013. Many of these were "cryptic species" that were identified after genetic analysis distinguished them from closely- related species, while others were totally novel. Below are some of the most interesting "new species" discoveries that took place or were formally announced in 2013. Already a member? Sign in The last name of the author of each post is listed in parentheses. Follow by Email Email address... New tapir discovered in the Amazon (Hance) A decade of research proved what indigenous tribes have long known: a diminutive tapir that Associated Links inhabits open grasslands and forests in Colombia and Brazil is distinct from the larger Brazilian tapir. The species is named Tapirus kabomani after the name for "tapir" in the local Paumari Austin Whittall's Patagonian Monsters language: "Arabo kabomani." Darren Naish's Tetrapod Zoology Version 3 PSICAN, Canadian Paranormal Research Described in the Journal of Mammalogy, the Kobomani tapir is the fifth tapir found in the world Robert Kline's Global Warming and Terraforming and the first to be discovered since 1865. It is also the first mammal in the order Perissodactyla Robert Lindsay's Blog (which includes tapirs, rhinos, and horses) found in over a hundred years. Moreover, this is the Tyler Stone's Zoology and Cryptozoology Blog largest land mammal to be uncovered in decades: in 1992 scientists discovered the saola in Vietnam and Cambodia, a rainforest bovine that is about the same size as the new tapir. Popular Posts In order to be fair and have more choices, there are now two Popular Posts lists: the first one is for the last 30 days and the second one is for all-time favorites. Some posts may appear on both lists temporarily. Popular Posts Three Cryptozoological Mysteries (Repost) Three Cryptozoological Mysteries There was a recent blog where the link to this site was posted by a viewer. It is quite a remarkable piec... I Shot Bigfoot (Repost) I had heard of this report from some time back but this is by frontiersofzoology.blogspot.com.br/2013/12/biggest-new-animal-discoveries-of-2013.html 1/33 26/12/13 Frontiers of Zoology: Biggest new animal discoveries of 2013 far the best telling of the account I have seen. The creature that was shot so... Homo Sapiens Heidelbergensis: Big Daddy Is Still Around Since Tyler Stone has divided the Wildmen category up into a larger Homo (sapiens) heidelbergensis morph and a more normal- sized Homo ... Megalodon Sightings: Is the Megalodon Shark Still Alive? http://cryptid.hubpages.com/hub/Is-the- Megalodon-Shark-Still-Alive Megalodon Sightings: Is the Megalodon Shark Still Alive? What is ... C.Megalodon Update: More Megalodons Megalodon Is Alive! Scientific Fishing Trip Reveals Evidence During Shark Week On Discovery Channel August 3, 2013 FishCrack Megalodon... Robert Lindsay, Bigfoot News I am reproducing Robert Lindsay's entire column for the day because I shall have A pair of Kobomani tapirs caught on camera trap. The individual on the left is a female and on pertinent comments to make for several the right a male. Females of the new species are characterized by a light patch on lower head passages in it: ... and neck. Photo courtesy of Fabrício R. Santos. Whale Scale Whale Scale: Whalesized Sharks, Whales, Dolphins and Porpoises The order Cetacea New marsupial discovered in Ecuador (Hance) whale, includes the marine mammals commonly known as ... Researchers working in Ecuador identified a previously unknown Nahuelito.Video 1993.Photo 1988. species of shrew-opossum, Nahuelito.Video 1993.Photo 1988. according to a study published in the Journal of Mammalogy. Contrary to its mousey appearance, Caenolestes sangay, http://marcianitosverdes.haaan.com/2008/07/el-monstruo- del-loch-ness-los-primos-de-nessie-21/ Video at:... named after the national park where it was discovered, is actually a Black Panther Sighting in Tennessee marsupial. Black Panther Sighting in Tennessee Panther Sighting Photo taken by a trail cam of The team from Pacific Lutheran a co worker near Roan Mountain, Tennessee (Ca... University set up more than 100 live traps over 15 nights on the eastern Mount Rainier Sasquatch slopes of Andes. In the course of The newly discovered marsupial: Caenolestes sangay with its signature small ears and long snout. Photo courtesy of Ojala-Barbour et al. This track was found yesterday morning on their research they recovered five Mount Rainier and posted to Facebook by Jeff specimens of the new species, each Stillman. The tracks are about 15-16 in... measuring approximately 10 centimeters (3.9 inches) long. Previously, researchers had considered it to be a subspecies due Popular Posts to its similarities with other populations inhabiting the western slopes of the Andes. Upon further scrutiny, however, the field A Different Face For Neanderthals workers noticed a difference in the shape of the animal's head. I happened across a site, which belongs to Danny Vendramini, a TV producer and scriptwriter, with an interest in evolutionary biology. ... New mountain porcupine discovered in Brazil (Hance) Whale Scale In Brazil's Baturite Mountains, scientists uncovered a new species of prehensile-tailed porcupine, Whale Scale: Whalesized Sharks, Whales, according to a paper in Revista Nordestina de Biologia. Dubbed, the Baturite porcupine (Coendou Dolphins and Porpoises The order Cetacea baturitensis), the new species was discovered when scientists noticed significant differences whale, includes the marine mammals commonly known as ... between it and its closest relative, the Brazilian porcupine (Coendou prehensilis). The name prehensile-tailed refers to these porcupine's long, mobile tail which they use as a fifth limb to adroitly climb trees. "Sea Monster" Photographed In Northern Argentina The following photograph came from the area of Tafí in Tucumán province, NW Argentina. I would have assumed it was a writhing anaconda being... Homo Sapiens Heidelbergensis: Big Daddy Is Still Around Since Tyler Stone has divided the Wildmen category up into a larger Homo (sapiens) heidelbergensis morph and a more normal- sized Homo ... I Shot Bigfoot (Repost) I had heard of this report from some time back but this is by far the best telling of the account I have seen. The creature that was shot so... Three Cryptozoological Mysteries (Repost) Three Cryptozoological Mysteries There was a recent blog where the link to this site was posted by a viewer. It is quite a remarkable piec... Robert Lindsay, Bigfoot News I am reproducing Robert Lindsay's entire column for the day because I shall have pertinent comments to make for several frontiersofzoology.blogspot.com.br/2013/12/biggest-new-animal-discoveries-of-2013.html 2/33 26/12/13 Frontiers of Zoology: Biggest new animal discoveries of 2013 passages in it: ... More on Giant Anacondas, Part 2 It seems rather peculiar to me that most cryptozoologists treat all reports of Sucuriju Gigantes as equivalent when in fact they are not. ... REPOST: DALE DRINNON: Extractions from Heuvelmans, In The Wake of the Sea- Serpents, "Mistaken Observations" Category Thursday, June 10, 2010 DALE DRINNON: Extractions from Heuvelmans, In The Wake of the Sea-Serpents, "Mistaken Observations" Catego... Latest Loch Ness Monster Photo http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2183094/Is-real- Nessie-Skipper-claims-snapped-best-picture-Loch-Ness- Monster-proves-underwater-beast... Total Pageview s Close view of the new porcupine species, the Baturite porcupine: Coendou baturitensis. Photo by: Hugo Fernandes-Ferreira. 1,630,147 New cat species in Brazil (Hance) In November, scientists announced the stunning discovery of a new species of cat, long- confused with another. Looking at the molecular data of small cats in Brazil, researchers found that the tigrina—also known as the oncilla in Central America—is actually two separate species. The new species is called Leopardus guttulus and lives in the Atlantic Forest of southern Brazil, while the other Leopardus tigrinus is found in the cerrado and Caatinga ecosystems in northeastern Brazil. World Audience For This Blog Blog Archive ▼ 2013 (437) ▼ December (39) Polish Lake Monster Lake Como Monster, Italy Bumbles Biggest new animal discoveries of 2013 Bigfoot Evidence for Christmas Eve The find of a lifetime: Bizarre 'panda bat' discov... Longnecked Mokele Mbembe from PURSUIT "Naiataka" Error in Petroglyph reproduction Administrative Notice More American Almas (Eastern Bigfoot) Artwork American Almas New Large Land Mammal Newly Discovered DNA tests have revealed a new small wild cat species: Leopardus guttulus. Pictured here, the Neanderthal Woodwoses (Wildmen) new species is primarily found in the Atlantic Forest.