DNA reveals a hidden pitviper species in China

ScienceDaily
Apr 22, 2026, 5:15 am64 ptsTrending
A vivid green pitviper hiding in Sichuan’s misty mountains has been revealed as a completely new species. Scientists had overlooked it for decades, assuming it was a common snake—until DNA analysis proved otherwise. Named after Laozi, it features striking differences between males and females, including…

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