\u2705Scientists have discovered a new species of bamboo-dwelling bat in Ri Bhoi district of Meghalaya.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2705The species, found near the forested patch of Nongkhyllem Wildlife Sanctuary, has been named Glischropus meghalayanus<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u25cf About the newly discovered bat:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2705It is small in size and has a dark brown colour with sulphur yellow belly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2705It is the first report of a thick-thumbed bat not only from India but also from South Asia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2705The recently collected Glischropus specimens from Meghalaya State in northeastern India extend the known distribution range of the genus westward into South Asia<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2705These bats are a particular kind of bats living in the internodes of bamboo with specialised morphological characters that help them to adapt to the life inside a bamboo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2705The nomenclature of the newly discovered species celebrates the State of Meghalaya, where the new species was found.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2705A few of these bat species from Meghalaya are endemic to the region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u25cf Reasons behind Meghalaya being the largest harbour of bat population:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2705Unique terrain, vegetation and climate conditions<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2705Unique caves provide roosting opportunities for a large number of bats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2705Rich bamboo forests around the wildlife sanctuaries<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2705There are a number of cave-dwelling bats species from Meghalaya, the most common being Horseshoe bat and Leaf-nosed bats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u25cf Prelims Takeaway:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2705Glischropus meghalayanus<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2705Nongkhyllem Wildlife Sanctuary<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2705Geographical location of Meghalaya.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" New species of bamboo-dwelling bat found in Meghalaya- \u2705Scientists have discovered a new species of bamboo-dwelling bat in Ri Bhoi district of Meghalaya. \u2705The species, found near the forested patch of Nongkhyllem Wildlife Sanctuary, has been named Glischropus meghalayanus \u25cf About the newly discovered bat: \u2705It is small in size and has a dark brown 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