These animals evolved to be ‘ultrablack’—here’s why
An ant that disappears into the forest floor, a bird that demands attention from mates—for these animals, an inky black ...
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Gaboon Viper vs King Cobra: What’s the Difference?
Gaboon vipers live in select parts of Africa, while king cobras live in Southeast Asia and India. King cobras can’t sense heat like pit vipers, but they have better eyesight than most snakes.
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The 5 Most Venomous Vipers in the World
Saw-scale vipers are commonly found in Africa, Southwest Asia ... The heaviest venomous snake in all of Africais the gaboon viper, weighing over 45 lbs. and reaching lengths of about 7 ft!
6 ugliest snakes ever discovered around the world
The article highlights six of the ugliest snakes on the planet, focusing on their bizarre and creepy appearances. Examples ...
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11 fangtastic facts about snakes
The West African gaboon viper has the longest fangs of any snake. In a 6ft (1.83m) long specimen they measured 2in (50mm). Snakes don’t blink as they have transparent eyelids that are fused shut.