Summary:

- Researchers estimate that by the year 2025, over 1 million new species of plants and animals will be discovered and identified. This is a significant increase from the current known number of species on Earth.

- The rapid growth in new species discoveries is due to advancements in technology, increased exploration of remote and understudied regions, and greater collaboration among scientists worldwide.

- Many of these new species are expected to be found in biodiversity hotspots, areas with high concentrations of unique and threatened species, such as tropical rainforests and coral reefs.