Museum specimen DNA confirms new Himalayan pangolin species
DNA from a nearly 190-year-old museum specimen has confirmed a distinct pangolin species, Manis aurita, living in Nepal and northern India. The finding clarifies pangolin relationships and could help authorities trace illegal trade in pangolin scales to specific regions.
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