Scientists have identified a striking new plant species in a Thai national park—and its otherworldly appearance earned it a fittingly dramatic name: Thismia daemona, the "devil flower."

This leafless flowering plant was discovered on the forest floor of a national park in western Thailand, adding to the remarkable biodiversity hidden in Southeast Asia's protected areas. The discovery underscores how much nature still surprises us, even in relatively well-studied regions. Read the full story →

Today's takeaway: Every new species discovery reminds us why protecting wild places matters—there's still so much natural wonder waiting to be found.