Matilda's Horned Viper
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A colorful new species of bush viper, named after a researcher's daughter, was found in Tanzania.
Bush Viper Discovered
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Hornlike scales above its eyes make Matilda's Horned Viper an interesting sight.
Kissin' Cousins
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The brightly hued snake bears a resemblance to the Usambara bush viper. Slight difference separate the two species.
Spectacular Colors
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Striking black-and-yellow colors make the bush viper beautiful to watch.
Poachers Beware
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To protect the species from illegal hunting, the exact location of the snake's habitat have been withheld. It is estimated to be only a few square miles of remote forest in southwest Tanzania.