2-foot-long predator — with ‘mesh pattern’ on its eyes — discovered as new species
Photos show how the new species’ coloring varies from dark brownish black to light brown. Irregular black patches run down ...
Elusive 2-foot-long predator — with ‘dangerous’ bite — discovered as new species
As night settled across Laos, an elusive 2-foot-long predator emerged from its hiding place and began climbing along the rocks. Its “cryptic camouflage” and “secretive” lifestyle helped it go largely ...
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6 ugliest snakes ever discovered around the world
The article highlights six of the ugliest snakes on the planet, focusing on their bizarre and creepy appearances. Examples include the horned viper with its mythical devilish horns, the rhinoceros ...
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2-foot-long predator — with ‘mesh pattern’ on its eyes — discovered as new species
The snakes are predators, likely feeding “on frogs in the wild.” Two more Ovophis zhaoermii, or Guanyinshan mountain pit vipers. Photos from Liu, Hou, Mo, Li, Li, Luo, Rao and Li (2025 ...
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Elusive 2-foot-long predator — with ‘dangerous’ bite — discovered as new species
Researchers only caught one snake and tracked down three ... or Vang Vieng lance-headed pit vipers, as seen in their natural habitat. Photos from J. Wohlschiess and P.L. Stenger via Grassby ...