The northeastern coast of Odisha has been home to the horseshoe crab, a globally recognised living fossil, as its basic form has remained nearly unchanged over millions of years. Within the state reside two of the four species worldwide: the coastal horseshoe crab (Tachypleus gigas) and the mangrove horseshoe crab (Carcinoscorpius rotundicauda). The horseshoe crabs … Continue reading Horseshoe crab decline sparks urgent conservation plea