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Junior Thackeray researches on crabs

Mungantiwar said that the samples will have to be collected under the supervision of the divisional forest officer (DFO).

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A member of the Shiv Sena's ruling Thackeray clan has been given a nod by the state to conduct research on species of freshwater crabs in the Sahyadri landscape.

On Wednesday, Tejas Thackeray, the younger son of Shiv Sena president Uddhav Thackeray, was granted a green signal by the Maharashtra state wildlife board headed by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis for collecting live samples of crab species like Ghatiana, Gubernatoriana, Ingletelphusa and Barytelphua for conducting research on them. Tejas, whose is known for his love for animals and wildlife, had earlier this year discovered three new species of freshwater crabs endemic to the Western Ghats, one of which was named after his family's surname. This included Ghatiana atropurpurea (Amboli), Ghatiana splendida (Chakul) and Gubernatoriana thackerayi (Raghuveer Ghat).

Finance and Forest Minister Sudhir Mungantiwar said that the meeting had consented to Tejas' application for collecting live samples from protected areas in the Western Ghats for scientific research and study on the species. These locations may include Koyna, Radhanagari, Bhimashanker, Kalsubai, Karnala and Tansa.

Mungantiwar said that the samples will have to be collected under the supervision of the divisional forest officer (DFO). The proposal said the collection of live samples will not affect the animals in the protected areas or their habitat in any way.

Under the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, the consent of the chief wildlife warden is necessary for collecting samples of wildlife species and vegetation from protected areas like sanctuaries. The wildlife warden does not grant permission unless the state consults the board and takes its prior approval. The consent has been granted subject to these conditions.

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