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How many species are on Earth?

There are roughly 2.5 million known species on the planet, but scientists estimate that's only a fraction of the biodiversity on Earth. A new study shows we're finding new species like never before.

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Nathan Rott is a correspondent on NPR's National Desk, where he focuses on environment issues and the American West.