As the sun set over a rocky forest in Vietnam, a striped creature with a “window” in its eyelid hid under the leaves. Maybe it was looking for something to eat. Or maybe it was settling in for the night. Visiting scientists spotted the scaly animal — and discovered a new species. Researchers visited a […]
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‘Cryptic’ forest creature — with ‘window’ in its eyelid — discovered as a new species
In a forest of southern India, a pregnant creature maneuvered its way through the dry leaves. Visiting scientists noticed the “coconut brown” animal — and discovered a new species. Researchers visited hundreds of sites in Tamil Nadu between 2018 and 2023 in search of wildlife, according to a study published Jan. 19 in the journal […]