190-year-old museum DNA confirms hidden Himalayan pangolin species

Scientists have confirmed a distinct Himalayan pangolin species using DNA extracted from a nearly 190-year-old museum specimen. The animal lives in Nepal and northern India and had previously been overlooked by researchers. The discovery could help conservationists trace illegally traded pangolin scales back to their species and region of origin.

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