New snake species 'Anguiculus dicaprioi' discovered in western Himalayas, honoring actor Leonardo DiCaprio for conservation efforts.

A new snake species called 'Anguiculus dicaprioi' has been discovered in the western Himalayas, named in honor of actor and environmentalist Leonardo DiCaprio for his conservation efforts. Found in regions of central Nepal and Himachal Pradesh, the snake is most active from late May to August. The discovery was made by an international team and published in *Scientific Reports*, which also clarified a long-standing taxonomic issue in snake classification.

October 22, 2024
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