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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India's latest mammal discovered in Arunachal Pradesh