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The Zoological Survey of India discovered a new lizard species, 'Mesalina bishnoi', in the rocky arid landscapes of Bikaner district, Rajasthan. Named to honour the Bishnoi community's conservation efforts, this marks the first confirmed record of the Mesalina genus in India. The diurnal species highlights the unique biodiversity of the Thar Desert ecosystem.
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