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Rediscovery of Barbados threadsnake marks milestone
Scientists in Barbados and Puerto Rico announce the rediscovery of the world's smallest known snake, the Barbados threadsnake, after nearly 20 years. The cryptic, four inch reptile burrows underground, eats termites, and lays a single egg. Researchers say the find boosts habitat protection efforts for Barbados’ endemic species.
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Puerto Rico
Barbados
Connor Blades
Caribbean
Blades
Ministry of Environment
University of the West Indies
Springer
London Museum
California
Antigua
Hedges
Haiti