New Life in the Congo Basin: A Decade of Species Discoveries (2013-2023)

742 new species of wildlife and plants have been discovered in the Congo Basin from 2013 to 2023, highlighting the remarkable biodiversity and the urgent conservation needs of one of the world's most vital ecosystems. With many of the species already under threat of extinction from human activities, WWF is calling on governments in the region to increase protection for these rare, amazing creatures and their habitats.