World’s new wolf snake species discovered on Great Nicobar Island in a major scientific breakthrough
Scientists have unveiled Lycodon irwini, a new species of wolf snake discovered in Great Nicobar Island's dense forests. This exceptionally slender, dark-sheened serpent, named in honor of Steve Irwin, highlights the region's unexplored biodiversity. Its rarity and limited range raise immediate conservation concerns, urging for enhanced research and habitat protection to safeguard this unique find and other potential discoveries.
Scientists have unveiled Lycodon irwini, a new species of wolf snake discovered in Great Nicobar Island's dense forests. This exceptionally slender, dark-sheened serpent, named in honor of Steve Irwin, highlights the region's unexplored biodiversity. Its rarity and limited range raise immediate conservation concerns, urging for enhanced research and habitat protection to safeguard this unique find and other potential discoveries.
