These 2 famous stars shine down from the northern sky. Eltanin and Rastaban represent the fiery Eyes of the constellation Draco the Dragon. Source: https://earthsky.org/brightest-stars/eltanin-and-rastaban-dragons-eyes…
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What causes flashes on the moon?
People have reported seeing Transient Lunar Phenomena – unusual flashes and other lights on the moon – for at least 1,000 years. Yet they’re still mysterious. Now a scientist in Germany is using a new telescope to try to solve the mystery. Source: https://earthsky.org/astronomy-essentials/moon-flashes-transient-lunar-phenomena…
‘Zombie’ snake lies on its back and plays dead
Officials in North Carolina recently posted a notice on Facebook about one snake’s rather unusual behavior. Referred to as a ‘zombie snake’, this intr… Source: https://www.unexplained-mysteries.com/news/328464/zombie-snake-lies-on-its-back-and-plays-dead…
Anaconda Mom Gives Birth to Baby Clones, No Male Required
When it comes to making babies, it usually takes two to tango. But Anna, a 10-foot-long (3 meters) anaconda at Boston’s New England Aquarium, did it solo. Earlier this year, Anna gave birth to 18 snake babies all by herself, no male snakes required. Source: https://www.livescience.com/65632-anaconda-snake-gives-virgin-birth.html
Find the Crow, Cup and Water Snake
Use the bright star Spica to help you find the constellations of Corvus the Crow, Crater the Cup, and Hydra the Water Snake. Source: https://earthsky.org/tonight/the_crow_the_cup_and_the_water_snake…
What Should You Do If You’re Bitten by a Venomous Snake?
Above all, remain calm. Source: https://www.livescience.com/65614-what-if-bitten-by-snake.html
3-Eyed Snake Found in Australia Surprises Rangers
Rangers in Australia could hardly believe their eyes when they came across a wild snake with three functioning peepers on its head. Source: https://www.livescience.com/65382-three-eyed-snake.html
Three-eyed snake found on Australian highway
A baby carpet python with a very unusual feature was found recently near the town of Humpty Doo. Measuring a mere 40cm in length, this peculiar reptil… Source: https://www.unexplained-mysteries.com/news/327396/three-eyed-snake-found-on-australian-highway…
Snake Species Rediscovered And New Hope For Bird On The Brink Of Extinction
A species of wood snake that nobody has seen in the last 140 years has reappeared in the Meghamalai Wildlife Sanctuary in India. Scientists conducted a survey that lasted two years (from 2014-2016) and that’s when they rediscovered the wood snake species which is called Xylophis indicus. The snake is a “point endemic” meaning that… Continue reading Snake Species Rediscovered And New Hope For Bird On The Brink Of Extinction