
ZSI scientists discover new species of Indo-Burmese pangolin
The new species of Indo-Burmese pangolin (Manis indoburmanica). | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT Scientists of the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) have identified a new species of Indo-Burmese pangolin (Manis indoburmanica) that diverged from the Chinese pangolin (Manis pentadactyla) approximately 3.4 million years ago. The development of the species was likely influenced by dramatic geoclimatic changes…