A collaborative study by Indian and international researchers has identified a new reed snake species, Calamaria mizoramensis, in Mizoram, correcting a decades-old taxonomic error. The non-venomous, nocturnal species inhabits forested hills at elevations of 670–1,295m and is currently assessed as Least Concern

Led by its 13-member Steering Committee, the two-day workshop served as a platform for sharing scientific knowledge, exploring institutional partnerships and developing coordinated strategies for the protection and management of India’s marine mammal populations