Research Matters Staff Writer(s) Mizoram 30 May 2026 Scientists have discovered a new species of burrowing snake from the lush, high-altitude forests of the Indo-Burma biodiversity hotspot. The secretive reptile, newly named Trachischium lalremsangai and distinguished by its shiny, iridescent brown back and unique speckled belly, was first spotted by researchers from Mizoram University near Murlen National Park in Mizoram. The discovery occurred…
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