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Researchers, Based On Methods That Include DNA Analysis And CT Scans, Were Able To Discover A New Snake Species Called “Levitonius Mirus (LM).” LM, Also Known As Waray Dwarf Burrowing Snake, Is Native To An Archipelago In The Philippines That Includes 112 Land Snake Species. LM Are Among The Fewest Number Of Any Snake Species.

Scientists discover a new genus and species of snake hiding in plain sight – CNN

https://www.cnn.com/2020/12/26/world/new-snake-species-trnd-scn/index.html

The newly identified Levitonius mirus, also known as Waray Dwarf Burrowing Snake, is native to the islands of Samar and Leyte in the Philippines, an exceptionally biodiverse archipelago that includes at least 112 land snake species.