Tuesday, October 6, 2026
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Dressed for danger: Venomous snakes are more likely to stand out

Researchers at the University of Galway in Ireland have found that venomous snakes are significantly more likely than nonvenomous species to have colors that stand out against their natural surroundings.

Dressed for danger: Venomous snakes are more likely to stand out
Image: Phys.org
Researchers at the University of Galway in Ireland have found that venomous snakes are significantly more likely than nonvenomous species to have colors that stand out against their natural surroundings.

Originally published at Phys.org

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