Scientists discover new species among trafficked Pangolins
Indo-Burmese pangolin (Manis indoburmanica). Credit: Wangmo, L.K., Ghosh, A., Dolker, S. et al. Indo-Burmese pangolin (Manis indoburmanica): a novel phylogenetic species of pangolin evolved in Asia. Mamm Biol (2025)

While combing through the DNA of confiscated pangolins, scientists identified a species that had never been recorded before.

Research Matters Staff Writer(s)
Kolkata/ Jan 9, 2025

Wildlife Trafficking

Scientists discover new species among trafficked Pangolins

Kolkata
9 Jan 2025
Indo-Burmese pangolin (Manis indoburmanica). Credit: Wangmo, L.K., Ghosh, A., Dolker, S. et al. Indo-Burmese pangolin (Manis indoburmanica): a novel phylogenetic species of pangolin evolved in Asia. Mamm Biol (2025)

While combing through the DNA of confiscated pangolins, scientists identified a species that had never been recorded before.

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