New wolf snake discovered in Cambodia

20 June 2014
AsianScientist
Environmental and biodiversity protection / National parks and wildlife sanctuaries
Cardamom Mountains / Fauna and Flora International / FFI / Lycodon zoosvictoriae / Neang Thy / Zoos Victoria

A distinctive new wolf snake species discovered in Cambodia has been named in honour of Zoos Victoria, recognising their support provided to Fauna & Flora International’s (FFI) studies in the Cardamom Mountains over the last few years. The wolf snake is the latest species to be discovered in Cambodia’s diverse Cardamom Mountains and has been named Lycodon zoosvictoriae. Wolf snakes get their name as they have large teeth in both jaws. Scientists believe the peculiar and unique coloration has helped the snake remain overlooked, despite concerted survey efforts in the area. …

 AsianScientist News Staff
http://www.asianscientist.com/in-the-lab/wolf-snake-discovered-cambodia-2014/