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Vine Snake in Western Ghats
July 26 , 2019
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- Scientists from Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru have discovered a new vine snake species called Proahaetulla antiqua in Western Ghats.
- This is an ancient species which is endemic to southern Western Ghats.
- This is thought to have evolved around 26 million years ago during the mid-Oligocene period.
- Vine snakes get their names due to their slender bodies and vine-like appearances.
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