A new species of gecko has been discovered in Mizoram, northeast India. The Mizoram parachute gecko is one of the 14 geckos worldwide that are known for gliding through the air. Genetic analysis and slight differences in size and coloration revealed that the species evolved as a result of the separation from its closest relative, G. popaensis, by the Arakan Mountains. Researchers also suggest that many more geckos, not only in India, but also neighboring Bangladesh and Myanmar may be discovered.
