Scientists discover three new ground snake species in Ecuador

Scientists have discovered three new species of ground snake in unexpected places; hidden in churches, cemeteries and under churches in Ecuador.

Scientists have discovered three new species of cryptozoic snakes in the remote town of Andres, Ecuador.

according to Science DailyCryptozoic snakes look ancient, small and cylindrical.

These snakes are supposed to live in cloud forests, underground or in deep crevices, but new breeds of ground snakes have been unusually seen in cemeteries and churches.

town teacher, Diego Pinanshared that when he first arrived in El Chaco in 2013, he had seen many dead snakes on the side of the road.

A machete or stone could hit the dead snake, he added.

Diego appreciates and understands the importance of snakes and now carefully protects them. He kept the snakes in jars filled with alcohol, which was later identified as a new species.

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This study Said the extraordinary discovery was published in the journal ZooKeys and is named after an institution or individual that supports the protection of remote cloud forests in the tropics.

Scientists led by Alejandro Arteaga have discovered a new species of snake.

Artega is Explorers Club Discovery Adventures and a researcher at the Khamai Foundation.

Furthermore, it explained that ground snakes are abundant globally, with 150 known species.

But that ground snake and other snakes are rare and shy, prefer to hide underground or be invisible during their lifetime, making their existence poorly understood.

However, the discovery of new snakes in churches and cemeteries can be remarkable, but the coexistence of ground snakes and villagers living in the same place, city or town is not good news for snakes, the study explains.

Arteaga in his study:

• Much of the snake’s native habitat was destroyed.
• Due to habitat destruction, ground snakes are forced to seek shelter in spaces commonly used by humans, dead or alive, the study said, and snakes may be killed when seen.

Two new snakes could face high risk of extinction, study says

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Community contributions are essential to protect and protect snakes.

Also, naming a snake can increase awareness and awareness of the snake’s existence.

according to studynaming the snake will recognize the contributions of scientists, researchers and institutions involved in protecting and preserving wildlife.

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The discovery was named Memorial Explorers Club Discovery Expedition Grant, A science program that emphasizes the importance of improving the lives of people and the planet. They have launched grant programs to support climate change mitigation and prevent cultural and species extinction.

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The organization aims to protect natural habitats and unknown and endangered species on a global scale.From the name itself, it is named to commemorate Society for the Conservation of Species and Populations (ZGAP).

They have launched programs to support the field work of young scientists eager to carry out conservation projects in their country or community.

Attracted by Michael Sabini

It is named after Michael Sabine. A young lover of the environment and nature, he is the grandson of American environmentalist and philanthropist Andrew Sabin.

Their families support field research on endangered and threatened animals. They contribute to the protection of globally important habitats.

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