Afro-Asian sand snake rediscovered in Kutch after 150 years
In short
- Forest officers found an Afro-Asian sand snake in Kutch during an evening patrol near Bhuj.
- The species had not been recorded in the area since 1872.
- Forest officials plan further research and documentation of the snake.
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The sighting ends a gap of more than 150 years in the record of this species in Kutch. Experts identified the snake quickly after it was found. Forest officials say they will study and document it further.
From Times of India
A stunning find occurred in Kutch as forest officers unearthed an Afro-Asian sand snake that had eluded discovery for over 150 years. This rare sighting happened during an evening patrol close to Bhuj, and experts quickly identified the species. This event underscores the rich and unexplored wildlife diversity present in the arid regions of Kutch. Forest officials are now planning further research and documentation of this extraordinary species.
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In Kutch, in India, forest officers went out on an evening walk. They found a snake that had been missing for more than 150 years. Scientists will now learn more about it. Talk about it: Why do you think a snake could hide for so long?
