Tuesday, June 27, 2006
Snake displays changing colours
"A snake with the ability to change its colour has been found in the rainforested heart of Borneo.
Researchers from Germany and the US discovered the water snake's chameleon-like behaviour by accident when they put it into a dark bucket.
The environmental group WWF, which supports conservation work in Borneo, says wildlife in the region is threatened by deforestation." [Color, Research, News, Evolution]
Researchers from Germany and the US discovered the water snake's chameleon-like behaviour by accident when they put it into a dark bucket.
The environmental group WWF, which supports conservation work in Borneo, says wildlife in the region is threatened by deforestation." [Color, Research, News, Evolution]
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