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New Viper Species discovered by Indian Herpetologists in Arunachal Pradesh
The Indian Herpetologists discovered new species of viper family in the Pakke Tiger Reserve in Arunachal Pradesh. It has been named after a fictional character, Salazar Slytherin. Highlights This is the second species of viper that was discovered in Arunachal Pradesh. However, there are more 48 species of viper in the region (across South East ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2020
Category: Environment Current Affairs
Topics: Arunachal Pradesh • Biodiversity • Kameng • New Species • Snake Species • Vipers
26 million year old Species of Vine Snake found in Western Ghats
Team of researchers, from Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru while attempting to study and classify snakes in Western Ghats discovered Proahaetulla antiqua, a new vine snake species. This is an ancient species which is endemic to southern Western Ghats is thought to have evolved around 26 million years ago during the mid-Oligocene. Key Highlights ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2019
Category: Environment Current Affairs
Topics: Indian Institute of Science • Kalakkad Mundanthurai Tiger Reserve • Odisha • Proahaetulla antiqua • Shendurney Wildlife Sanctuary • Snake Species • Vine Snake • Western Ghats