- Scientists find many new species now.
- People have named living things for centuries.
- Many new animals are found each year.
- Scientists also find new plants and fungi.
- Most species are found by looking at traits.
- New tests can find hidden species.
- Finding a species helps protect it.
- Researchers want to map where species live.
Difficult words
- scientist — a person who studies nature and animalsScientists
- species — a group of living things that are similar
- fungus — a living thing like a mushroom or moldfungi
- trait — a feature or part of an animal or planttraits
- protect — to keep safe from harm or danger
- map — to show where something lives or is
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Discussion questions
- Have you seen new plants or animals?
- Do you think it is important to protect animals?
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