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Coverage dated January 30, 2022

There Are Thousands Of Tree Species Yet To Be Discovered, Study Finds

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Scientists estimate that over 9,000 types of trees remain hidden in the world’s forests and elsewhere just waiting to be found for the first time.

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  1. Local News 8

    There are more than 9,000 types of trees we don't know of yet, study finds (opens Local News 8)

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    By Danya Gainor and Angela Dewan, CNN A new tropical tree species discovered in Cameroon was recently named after actor and climate advocate Leonardo Di Caprio, who had campaigned against rampant deforestation in the African nation.

  2. NBC News

    Thousands of tree species remain undiscovered, scientists say (opens NBC News)

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    A group of researchers estimate there's more than 9,000 tree species on Earth yet to be catalogued, adding urgency to preservation efforts.

  3. Scientific American

    Thousands of Tree Species Remain Unknown to Science (opens Scientific American)

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    Scientific American's feed description

    New research suggests there are 14 percent more tree species out there than previously believed

  4. Insider

    Scientists estimate 9,000 tree species are still unknown to them (opens Insider)

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    Mysterious trees unknown to science have probably remained a secret because they're so rare. Their small numbers put them at risk for extinction.

  5. Forbes

    There Are Thousands Of Tree Species Yet To Be Discovered, Study Finds (opens Forbes)

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    Scientists estimate that over 9,000 types of trees remain hidden in the world’s forests and elsewhere just waiting to be found for the first time.

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