23 June 2014
A
distinctive new wolf snake species discovered in Cambodia has been named in
honour of Zoos Victoria, recognising their support provided to Fauna &
Flora International’s (FFI) studies in over the last few years.
The wolf
snake is the latest species to be discovered in Cambodia’s diverse Cardamom
Mountains and has been named Lycodon zoosvictoriae. Wolf snakes get
their name as they have large teeth in both jaws. Scientists believe the
peculiar and unique coloration has helped the snake remain overlooked, despite
concerted survey efforts in the area.
Lycodon
zoosvictoriae is the eighth new snake to be found
in the Cardamom Mountains since survey work began in 2000, and once again shows
how much remains to be discovered in this region of Cambodia.
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