Current Affairs - Environment - Discussion

Scientists from the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) have discovered a new species of pangolin, named the Indo-Burmese pangolin (Manis indoburmanica), in Arunachal Pradesh. This species is genetically distinct from the Chinese and Indian pangolins and highlights the rich biodiversity of the region. The discovery, led by ZSI researcher Lenrik Konchok, reveals that the pangolin species dates back approximately 3.4 million years and displays a 3.8% genetic difference, further emphasizing its uniqueness within the pangolin family.