According to the article titled "Asia's Land of Diversity," what have scientists discovered in Southeast Asia's Greater Mekong region? A. a native tribe that had been living in the region for centuries B. the remains of a village used by early humans C. over a thousand new animals species D. new plants used to create medicines

According to this article scientists have discovered C) over a thousand new animal species. This is something that comes as a shock to many people, seeing as the discovery of new species is a foreign concept. A few of these new species are in critical condition regarding being nearly endangered as they are affected greatly by deforestation in the region.