New species have been discovered in 2025, with some outlets reporting on specific finds such as a new genus of mammal and various marine creatures, including a "ghost shark" and a "death ball" sponge. However, there is some discrepancy in the number of new species discovered, with reports ranging from five to over 1,100. The discoveries include a range of creatures, from ocean dwellers to a dinosaur that once lived in the Sahara and a freshwater fish found in India.