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Preserved 'ghost' green mamba may solve 150-year mystery in São Tomé and Príncipe
Original: In São Tomé and Príncipe, a 'ghost' green mamba in a jar could solve a 150-year mystery
A preserved green mamba specimen kept in a jar in São Tomé and Príncipe could resolve a mystery dating back roughly 150 years. The snake, dubbed a 'ghost', is being examined to determine whether it represents a distinct or long-lost species from the island nation. Interest centres on what the specimen's analysis could reveal about the archipelago's little-known reptile heritage.
Why now: A preserved snake specimen may confirm the existence of a species unverified for 150 years, a rare scientific discovery.
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- In São Tomé and Príncipe, a 'ghost' green mamba in a jar could solve a 150-year mystery · The Cool Down
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