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Scientists Confirm Four Different King Cobra Species After 188 Years of Mystery
A recent study has confirmed that the King Cobra, previously thought to be a single species, is actually made up of four distinct species. After 188 years of uncertainty, scientists identified the Northern, Sunda, Western Ghats, and Luzon King Cobras based on genetic differences and physical characteristics. This discovery helps explain the variati...
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New Himalayan Snake Species Named After Hollywood Actor Leonardo DiCaprio
A new genus and snake species discovered in the Himalayas has been named after the Academy Award-winning Hollywood actor Leonardo DiCaprio.
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New Species Of Giant Green Anaconda Discovered In Ecuador's Rainforest
Researchers in the Amazon have discovered the world's largest snake species - an enormous green anaconda - in Ecuador's rainforest that split off from its closest relatives 10 million years ago though they still nearly look identical to this day.
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New Snake Species Found In Peru Named After Harrison Ford
Scientists working in Peru have named a new species of snake after Harrison Ford in honor of the "Indiana Jones" actor's support for conservation work.
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Scientists Discover Beautiful New Species Of Rare Burrowing Snake In Paraguay
A strikingly beautiful burrowing snake has recently been discovered in Paraguay, South America. The reptile has been described as a non-venomous member of the genus Phalotris.
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Cavefish, Snake Among 200 New Species Discovered In Asia's Mekong: Report
Scientists discovered more than 200 new species across the greater Mekong region in 2020, according to a WWF report, despite the threats posed by climate change and human activities such as logging.
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New Research Records 8 More Species Of Snakes In Delhi
Eight more species have been added to the national capital's list of snakes after an extensive five-year study conducted by researchers from the Delhi University.
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New Snake Species Named After Uddhav Thackeray's Younger Son
A new species of snakes has been discovered in the Western Ghats in Maharashtra and named after Tejas Thackeray, the younger son of Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray, for his contribution to the find.
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New Species Of Viper With Unique Heat-Sensing Ability Found In Arunachal
A new species of snake has been found in Arunachal Pradesh's West Kameng district, an official said on Friday. The new species of reddish brown pit viper - a venomous snake with a unique heat sensing system was found in a forest in West Kameng district by a team of herpetologists led by Ashok Captain, the Forest department official said.
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Rainbow-Headed Snake, 'Star Trek' Newt Among 163 New Species
A rainbow-headed snake, a dragon-like lizard and a newt that looks like a Klingon from the Star Trek series are among 163 new species found in the ecologically diverse but threatened region of Greater Mekong, according to a new WWF report released today.
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Sneezing Monkey Among 200 New Species Discovered in Himalayas
A snub-nosed monkey that sneezes when it rains, a walking fish and a jewel-like snake are among more than 200 new species discovered in the fragile eastern Himalayas, according to a new report by WWF.
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Scientists Confirm Four Different King Cobra Species After 188 Years of Mystery
A recent study has confirmed that the King Cobra, previously thought to be a single species, is actually made up of four distinct species. After 188 years of uncertainty, scientists identified the Northern, Sunda, Western Ghats, and Luzon King Cobras based on genetic differences and physical characteristics. This discovery helps explain the variati...
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New Himalayan Snake Species Named After Hollywood Actor Leonardo DiCaprio
A new genus and snake species discovered in the Himalayas has been named after the Academy Award-winning Hollywood actor Leonardo DiCaprio.
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New Species Of Giant Green Anaconda Discovered In Ecuador's Rainforest
Researchers in the Amazon have discovered the world's largest snake species - an enormous green anaconda - in Ecuador's rainforest that split off from its closest relatives 10 million years ago though they still nearly look identical to this day.
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New Snake Species Found In Peru Named After Harrison Ford
Scientists working in Peru have named a new species of snake after Harrison Ford in honor of the "Indiana Jones" actor's support for conservation work.
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Scientists Discover Beautiful New Species Of Rare Burrowing Snake In Paraguay
A strikingly beautiful burrowing snake has recently been discovered in Paraguay, South America. The reptile has been described as a non-venomous member of the genus Phalotris.
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Cavefish, Snake Among 200 New Species Discovered In Asia's Mekong: Report
Scientists discovered more than 200 new species across the greater Mekong region in 2020, according to a WWF report, despite the threats posed by climate change and human activities such as logging.
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New Research Records 8 More Species Of Snakes In Delhi
Eight more species have been added to the national capital's list of snakes after an extensive five-year study conducted by researchers from the Delhi University.
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New Snake Species Named After Uddhav Thackeray's Younger Son
A new species of snakes has been discovered in the Western Ghats in Maharashtra and named after Tejas Thackeray, the younger son of Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray, for his contribution to the find.
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New Species Of Viper With Unique Heat-Sensing Ability Found In Arunachal
A new species of snake has been found in Arunachal Pradesh's West Kameng district, an official said on Friday. The new species of reddish brown pit viper - a venomous snake with a unique heat sensing system was found in a forest in West Kameng district by a team of herpetologists led by Ashok Captain, the Forest department official said.
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Rainbow-Headed Snake, 'Star Trek' Newt Among 163 New Species
A rainbow-headed snake, a dragon-like lizard and a newt that looks like a Klingon from the Star Trek series are among 163 new species found in the ecologically diverse but threatened region of Greater Mekong, according to a new WWF report released today.
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Sneezing Monkey Among 200 New Species Discovered in Himalayas
A snub-nosed monkey that sneezes when it rains, a walking fish and a jewel-like snake are among more than 200 new species discovered in the fragile eastern Himalayas, according to a new report by WWF.
