Flying snake, pit viper among rare and new species discovered in cave in Cambodia

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Researchers discovered new and rare species, including a flying snake and a florescent-turquoise pit viper, in unexplored caves in Cambodia.
The discoveries were made during a biodiversity study of over 60 limestone caves in western Cambodia's Battambang province.
Cambodia's karst formations are unique, isolated habitats where species can evolve independently.
The study aimed to advocate for the conservation of these karst ecosystems, which are threatened by human activities like quarrying and logging.
Many species within these isolated habitats risk extinction before they can even be discovered.

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