What are the animals we discovered between 2000?

Since 2000, scientists have discovered thousands of new animal species, including notable finds such as the Tapanuli orangutan in 2017, the first new great ape species in nearly 100 years. Other remarkable discoveries include various frogs, fish, and insects, particularly in biodiversity hotspots like the Amazon rainforest and Southeast Asia. These discoveries highlight the ongoing importance of exploration and conservation in understanding Earth's biodiversity.