Unveiling a chapter unknown in the realm of biodiversity, a groundbreaking study published on September 25, 2023, has brought to light a previously unrecognized pangolin species, marking the count at nine. This revelation, a blend of genomic analysis and morphological evidence, opens up a fresh perspective on the diversity and evolutionary journey of pangolins. Led by dedicated scientists including Tong-Tong Gu and Li Yu, and meticulously edited by William J. Murphy from Texas A&M University, the research journey was nothing short of an adventure. The initial spark of discovery was ignited by unassignable mitochondrial haplotypes found in confiscations in Hong … Continue reading Mysterious Manis Mysteria: The Tale of the Ninth Pangolin and a Call for Conservation