Oligodon nikhili
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Nikhil's Kukri Snake Oligodon nikhili is a species of snake found in the Palni Hills
of south India. The species is named after Nikhil, the son of Romulus Whitaker
.
Palni Hills
The Palni Hills are a mountain range in Tamil Nadu state of South India. The Palni Hills are an eastward extension of the Western Ghats ranges, which run parallel to the west coast of India. The Palni Hills adjoin the high Anamalai range on the west, and extend east into the plains of Tamil Nadu,...
of south India. The species is named after Nikhil, the son of Romulus Whitaker
Romulus Whitaker
Romulus Earl Whitaker is a herpetologist, wildlife conservationist and founder of the Madras Snake Park, The Andaman and Nicobar Environment Trust , and the Madras Crocodile Bank Trust....
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