Australia's National Species List has been expanded to include 750 newly recognized species, reflecting the country's rich biodiversity. Noteworthy additions include the Western Laughing Tree Frog, which emits laughter-like sounds, the David Attenborough Worm named in honor of Sir David Attenborough, and the orb spider Venomius tomhardyi, inspired by Tom Hardy's Marvel character Venom. Despite having over 150,000 native species, approximately 70% remain unnamed, highlighting the need for continued taxonomic research. The Australian government has allocated $2 million for 14 new projects aimed at identifying and classifying further species, reinforcing their commitment to biodiversity conservation. Experts emphasize the importance of integrating Indigenous ecological knowledge with modern scientific methods to enhance species discovery. Continued research is vital, as many species familiar to Indigenous communities have yet to be formally documented by Western science.