A self-cloning lizard which reproduces via cloning without the need for males.
Two hundred and eight new species of animals and plants were identified in the Greater Mekong in Southeast Asia last year.
The new species are highlighted in a report from WWF, which is warning that the area is under threat from rapid development.
Reporter
Rachel Harvey
Carnivorous plants capable of consuming a small rat; a female only lizard that reproduces by cloning; a psychedelic blue, orange and yellow gecko and 25 species of fish are among the new discoveries made in the Greater Mekong region last year.
WWF says the latest star in the wildlife pantheon is probably the newly identified snub-nosed monkey, which has an apparent aversion to wet weather.
WWF says the region is a treasure trove of biodiversity. But with the economies of South East Asia growing rapidly, pressure is mounting on land and resources putting natural habitats at risk.
WWF is calling on the countries of the Greater Mekong, which are due to meet in Burma this month, to put conservation and sustainability at the heart of their plans for development.
Rachel Harvey, BBC News
Vocabulary
carnivorous plants: tanaman karnivora
lizard: kadal
the wildlife pantheon: spesies-spesies yang dianggap penting
aversion: sangat tidak suka
a treasure trove of biodiversity: harta karun keanekaragaman hayati
pressure is mounting: tekanan makin besar, tekanan meningkat
resources: sumber daya
natural habitats: habitat alami
conservation: konservasi
sustainability: keberlanjutan
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