A mysterious black snake hidden for centuries is now named for Steve Irwin

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Dec 5, 2025, 9:01 pm125 ptsTrending
Researchers have uncovered a new species of wolf snake on Great Nicobar Island and named it Lycodon irwini in tribute to Steve Irwin. The glossy black, non-venomous snake grows up to a meter and appears confined to a small area. Scientists warn its limited habitat makes it vulnerable. The find underscores how…

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