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Scientists studied pangolin DNA from seven countries and rediscovered a Himalayan species that had been overlooked since 1836

Brian Hodgson described a new pangolin species in Nepal during 1836. Modern genetic analysis of smuggled scales revealed a distinct lineage. This lineage matched Hodgson's forgotten description, confirming a separate species. Scientists have now officially recognized the Himalayan pangolin, Manis aurita. This discovery highlights the importance of historical observations and modern science.

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Scientists studied pangolin DNA from seven countries and rediscovered a Himalayan species that had been overlooked since 1836
Brian Hodgson described a new pangolin species in Nepal during 1836. Modern genetic analysis of smuggled scales revealed a distinct lineage. This lineage matched Hodgson's forgotten description, confirming a separate species. Scientists have now officially recognized the Himalayan pangolin, Manis aurita. This discovery highlights the importance of historical observations and modern science.
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