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www.independent.co.uk
2 months ago
UK news

Snake the length of a fully grown giraffe dumped with 26 others by road

Over two dozen snakes found dead in rural Wales, ranging from 1ft to 17ft in length.
RSPCA appealing for information after snakes and chickens dumped by road, seeking clues to determine cause of deaths. [ more ]
www.scientificamerican.com
2 months ago
Science

An Evolutionary 'Big Bang' Explains Why Snakes Come in So Many Strange Varieties

Snakes evolved from lizards over 100 million years ago, becoming diverse and effective predators.
Genomic data reveals snakes' early burst of adaptation around 125 million years ago, driving their ecological success. [ more ]
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