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Detailed explanation-1: -"This sampling, extensively undertaken from Wayanad to Trivandrum in the Western Ghats, revealed there was not one but at least six new species of the family hiding in plain sight, ” he said. These geckos are chiefly nocturnal and great climbers.

Detailed explanation-2: -The new species discovered as part of the research team’s efforts to uncover herpetofaunal diversity of North East India was given scientific name as Cyrtodactylus exercitus (In Latin exercitus means army). The English name of the species was given as Indian army’s bent-toed gecko.

Detailed explanation-3: -A new species of lizard called ‘Proctoporus titans’ has been discovered in Peru’s Otishi National Park. Scientists have discovered a new species of lizard in a protected natural area in Cusco, southeastern Peru, national park officials said Monday.

Detailed explanation-4: -The team found the new skink genus and species under fallen longs in Talle Valley Wildlife Sanctuary. These lizards are small and active, with a dark brown body with two faint stripes with a brilliant iridescent sheen to their scales.

Detailed explanation-5: -Researchers gave this new species the name of Proctoporus katerynae, in honor of biologist Kateryn Pino Bolanos who has done extensive research in the Peruvian Andes. The new species were confirmed with the help of genetic sequencing.