Afro-Asian Sand Snake: A snake last recorded in Gujarat’s Kutch in 1872 has been spotted again after more than 150 years, drawing attention to the region’s biodiversity and the rare reptile’s remarkable rediscovery
A routine evening patrol in Kutch has turned into one of the more unexpected wildlife stories of the year. According to the Gujarat Forest Department and reports by India Today, forest officers near Bhuj stumbled on a slim, fast-moving snake that hadn’t been conclusively recorded in the region for over 150 years. The reptile is…