Ocean Hitchhikers: Tracing the epic journey of a tiny skink

New research reveals that a unique Indian skink species arrived on the subcontinent by rafting across the ocean from Southeast Asia millions of years ago, a journey made possible by fluctuating sea levels.

Bhubaneswar / Aug 8, 2025

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