More than 200 new species discovered in fragile eastern Himalayas: WWF
Q. A new report by WWF has found ________ new species in the eastern Himalayas released on 6th October.- Published on 07 Oct 15a. More than 200
b. Less than 200
c. 200
d. None of the above
ANSWER: More than 200
World Wildlife Fund in a report on wildlife in Nepal, Bhutan, north of Myanmar, southern Tibet and NE India has indicated more than 200 new species have been discovered in fragile eastern Himalayas, including 133 plants 26 species of fish, 10 new amphibians, one reptile, one bird and one mammal. Most striking discoveries include the following:
- Walking snakehead fish
- Snub nosed monkey which sneezes when it rains
- Bejeweled lance headed pit viper
