India's latest mammal discovered in Arunachal Pradesh

India's latest mammal discovered in Arunachal Pradesh

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Category : Science and Tech Published on: February 11 2022

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  • Scientists from the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) have found a new mammal species in the country — the White Cheeked Macaque.
  • The Indian scientists have discovered its presence in the remote Anjaw district in central Arunachal Pradesh.
  • The discovery has marked a new inclusion to the list of mammal species in the country.
  • With this latest discovery, the number of mammals in India has increased from 437 to 438.
  • The macaque was first discovered in China in 2015, before which there was no information about its existence in India.
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