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June 19, 2026 at 05:18 AM
Museum DNA unmasks new Himalayan pit vipers, study says
Source:
Mongabay - Conservation
A new study utilizing museum DNA has revealed that the Himalayan pit viper, previously thought to be one species, is actually five distinct species, three of which are new to science.
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