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Detailed explanation-1: -A team of researchers has identified a new gecko species, named Hemidactylus easai, from the hills of Attappady, in the Western Ghats, Kerala. It belongs to the genus Hemidactylus goldfuss.

Detailed explanation-2: -A new species of endemic honeybee has been discovered in the Western Ghats. The new species has been named Apis karinjodian and given the common name Indian black honeybee.

Detailed explanation-3: -The new gecko species named Hemidactylus easai sp. nov. KOCHI: “This one is special for me as we have named it after my mentor Dr PS Easa for his contributions towards wildlife research, conservation and management in the Western Ghats over the past four decades. Happy and proud to present Hemidactylus easai sp.

Detailed explanation-4: -A team of researchers recently discovered a new gecko species in the Western Ghats of Kerala. The species has been named as Hemidactylus easai. The species was named after the former director of the Kerala Forest and Research Institute P S Easa.