New lizard species found in India
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Scientists have discovered a new species of lizard in the lush Western Ghats mountain range in the Indian state of Maharashtra. The small reptile is a form of gecko and was found by taxonomist Varad Giri in the Kolhapur district. It has been named Cnemasspis kolhapurensis.
"Presently this species is known only to this area. It is endemic to the northern parts of the Western Ghats," Giri added. The Western Ghats mountain range is said to be one of the world's "biodiversity hotspots". Mr Giri says the discovery may well help in arguments to preserve parts of the landscape. "This is really important now because there is a lot of human interference and deforestation," he said.
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"Presently this species is known only to this area. It is endemic to the northern parts of the Western Ghats," Giri added. The Western Ghats mountain range is said to be one of the world's "biodiversity hotspots". Mr Giri says the discovery may well help in arguments to preserve parts of the landscape. "This is really important now because there is a lot of human interference and deforestation," he said.
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Numbz
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Cute little thing. Looks like it's smiling.
And I'm loving the color of its tail. - 2 years ago
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Numbz
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Viciouspike
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Ah... Looks like you beat me to the article hm... Oh.. Well
- 2 years ago
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Viciouspike
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desertcat
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where does this leave us with creative design v. evolution or just a lost gecko shy around people.
- 2 years ago
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desertcat
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hayden_augustus
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hopefully the Indian version of Geico will use them as their spokesperson to garner support to preserve them!
- 2 years ago
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hayden_augustus
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sirpaulmcdarkney
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Also amazing that the poor lizards are under threat because of heavy deforestation.
- 2 years ago
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sirpaulmcdarkney
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guidedtotarget
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Amazing that new species being discovered in a country as populated as India.
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guidedtotarget
