VISAKHAPATNAM: In a momentous discovery, the first-ever sighting of the elusive Barkudia limbless skink (Barkudiamelanosticta) has been reported within the Kambalakonda Wildlife Sanctuary boundaries in Visakhapatnam.
This exciting finding marks a significant milestone in the field of herpetology and reaffirms the sanctuary’s importance as a biodiversity hotspot and it was discovered on the International Day of Biodiversity, making it more special.