FIVE new-species-found-under-our-noses

If you want to discover a new species, try going for a walk. You might well spot something. While around 1.2 million species of living organisms have been identified and described, there are probably far more waiting to be found. One recent study estimated there are another 6.8 million animals, 567,000 fungi and 90,000 plants awaiting discovery. New species are being found at a rate of 15,000 to 20,000 per year. While most are found in remote environments like rainforests, caves and the ocean depths, other discoveries happen much closer to home. Here are five examples of new animals, plants and fungi found living under our noses.-READ MORE-http://www.bbc.com/earth/story/20141124-new-species-found-under-our-noses