Rare Snake Species Recorded in Rajasthan and Gujarat After Long Absence
Researchers in Rajasthan and Gujarat have documented rare snake species previously unrecorded or unseen in India for decades. Three Sistan sand boas, native to Iran and Pakistan, were found in Rajasthan's Sikar district, expanding knowledge of the region's snake diversity. Separately, a forest officer in Kutch, Gujarat, spotted the Afro-Asian sand snake, last confirmed there over 150 years ago. Both findings highlight the presence of elusive snakes in India's arid landscapes and contribute to herpetological research.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (57/100). Lens Score 36/100.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (52–62/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
moneycontrol broke this story on 29 Sept, 10:54 am. Other outlets followed.