Endangered Species: Newly Discovered Species in Southeast Asia's Mekong Region.

The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) has warned that nearly 400 newly discovered species in Southeast Asia's Greater Mekong region could become extinct due to habitat loss caused by human activity. The discoveries, including 290 plants, 19 fish species, 24 amphibians, 46 reptiles, and one mammal, were made by an international team of scientists and researchers working across five countries in the region. The report highlights the rising threats posed to wildlife by human-driven habitat encroachment, including deforestation, pollution, and over-exploitation of natural resources.