Q. Which animal has been sighted for the first time in Himalayan cold desert region?
Answer: Himalayan Serow
Notes: The Himalayan serow has been spotted for the first time in the Himalayan cold desert region, in Spiti, Himachal Pradesh.
These are herbivores animals and are found between 2000 m and 4000 m altitude. They have an appearance similar to that of a goat, but with long ears. They have a habit of standing with fore legs stretched.
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