Scientists have made an exciting discovery on Misima Island in Papua New Guinea, identifying a previously unknown species of tree snake. Known as Dendrelaphis atra, or the atra tree snake ...

Hidden among the lush rainforests and distant islands of the Louisiade Archipelago is Misima Island, a peaceful-looking landscape with a village existence and traces of mining operations.

Herpetologist Fred Kraus discovered a new arboreal snake species, Dendrelaphis atra, on Misima Island in Papua New Guinea. This snake, characterized by its matte black coloration and adaptability ...