Team from Zoological Survey of India discovers new pangolin species
10 Jan 25
Scientists
from the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) have made an exciting
discovery by identifying a new species of pangolin, named the
Indo-Burmese pangolin (Manis indo-burmanica).
This species diverged from the Chinese pangolin (Manis pentadactyla)
approximately 3.4 million years ago, shedding light on the evolutionary
diversity of pangolins in the region.
The announcement was made on January 10, 2025, following a comprehensive study led by Mukesh Thakur at ZSI.
Utilising advanced genomic tools to analyze mitochondrial genomes, the
research highlights how dramatic geo-climatic changes in the
Indo-Burmese region—a biodiversity hotspot—have influenced the
evolution of this species.
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