Hidden No More: Unraveling the Mystery of the Himalayan Pangolin For nearly two centuries, scientists suspected that a distinct species of pangolin existed among the Asian variety.
DNA analysis from a 190 year old museum specimen has finally confirmed the existence of Manis aurita, a previously unrecognized Himalayan pangolin species.
Pangolins are already among the most trafficked mammals in the world, with their scales believed to be a powerful aphrodisiac in traditional Chinese medicine practices.