New Species Count: 8.7 Million
According to a recent statistical analysis of Earth's biodiversity, there are currently 8.7 million different species on the planet. What do you think?
Jim Sutton
It's great to finally have a fixed number. As an avid organism-watcher, I've already checked 383 species off my life list. And look, a dandelion—384! I'm getting closer.
Jug Builder