See photos of a rare underground eel discovered after TikTok video

Scientists identify new species after watching an old TikTok video

TikTok video leads to discovery of never-before-seen eel species in Bihar

Scientists identified a new underground eel species in Bihar after tracing a fish seen in a TikTok video. The find marks the first recorded subterranean fish from the Ganga Basin and underscores gaps in knowledge of underground biodiversity.

See photos of a rare underground eel discovered after TikTok video

A tiny fish seen in a social media video sparked the discovery of a new genus and species, scientists say.

TikTok video leads to discovery of translucent underground eel species in India

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email Scientists have identified a new genus and species of underground earthworm eel living beneath northern India’s Bihar after watching a 2024 The post TikTok video leads to discovery of translucent underground eel species in India appeared first on Western Morning News.