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‘Long and thin’ creatures ‘perched’ in trees near China canyon are new species

The species, discovered at the edge of the Nujiang Grand Canyon, has “triangular” heads and “golden-yellow” irises, researchers said.

Most dangerous snakes in the world that attack in silence: Black Mamba, Boomslang, Russell’s Viper and more

Venomous snakes, equipped with potent toxins delivered through specialized fangs, pose a significant threat worldwide.
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Residents stunned after finding dangerous creature dangling from vine outside their home — here's what happened

In August 2025, a resident spotted an unfamiliar snake hanging from a vine, per the Live Nagpur. He contacted experts from ...

2-foot-long predator — ‘a hidden green gem’ — discovered as new species in Tibet

Scientists found a 2-foot-long predator with colorful eyes in Tibet and discovered an “extremely rare” new species, a study said. Photo from Y.H. Xu via Xu, Nguyen, Wang, Zhang, Poyarkov, Wei, Vogel, ...
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Abilene Zoo celebrates hatching of rare Mangshan pit vipers

The Abilene Zoo has announced the successful hatching of eight Mangshan pit vipers, a critically endangered snake species ...
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Deadly Viper On The Rise: Bangladesh Grapples With Snake Crisis

The increased sightings of Russell's viper in Bangladesh have caused widespread anxiety. The highly venomous snake Russell's viper has become more frequently spotted ...

King cobra vs India’s ‘Big Four’ snakes: Which are considered as the deadliest and pose major threat to humans

India is home to numerous snake species, but the \"Big Four\"—Russell’s viper, common krait, spectacled cobra, and saw-scaled ...
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The 7 Native Snake Species of Germany and How to Identify Them

In some countries around the world, there are numerous snake species—some of them highly venomous. Snakes also inhabit ...