Scientists Find Two New Snakes

Introduction

Scientists found two new types of poisonous snakes. One is in Myanmar. One is in China. The scientists looked at the snakes' bodies and their DNA.

Main Body

In Myanmar, Dr. Chan Kin Onn found the Ayeyarwady pit viper. Some of these snakes are green. Some have dark spots. At first, scientists were confused. Then they checked the DNA. The DNA showed it is a new species. These snakes live near the Ayeyarwady River. In China, scientists found the Huaxi Green Pitviper. For a long time, people thought it was a different snake. Now they know it is new. The males have red and white stripes. The females have yellow stripes. These snakes live on mountains. They are poisonous. They can bite people.

Conclusion

These snakes look like other snakes. But their DNA is different. Scientists must study animals more. This helps people stay safe from poisonous snakes.

Vocabulary Learning

found
to discover something發現
Example:I found a new book.
poisonous
something that can harm or kill if eaten or touched有毒的
Example:This snake is poisonous.
safe
not in danger安全的
Example:Stay safe from poisonous snakes.
species
a group of similar animals or plants物種
Example:This is a new species of snake.
stripes
long lines of color on something條紋
Example:The snake has red and white stripes.