Researchers officially added dozens of new species to the Animal Kingdom of all shapes and sizes. Say hello to a few of our favorites. There's the Tapanuli orangutan. Just 800 were found in the Indonesian forests of Sumatra.
Scientist finally confirmed years of folk tales about giant rats big enough to crack open coconuts in the Solomon Islands.
A scientist stumbled upon a colorful new tarantula while out for a nighttime stroll in Guyana when his flashlight bounced off eight blue legs.
Researchers also found a shrimp that snaps its claw so loudly that it can stun or kill small fish.
There's also a newfound amoeba shaped like a wizard's hat.
A gecko that drops its skin and scales to get away from predators.
Hermit crabs living in shells made of anemones.
And a fish that lives deeper than any other creature known to man.
It's been a wild year, don't you think?
