Patterns began to emerge. The snakes from Oman’s Masirah Island were subtly yet consistently different. Researchers realized they’d discovered a new species: Platyceps masirae, or the Masirah ...

The Arabian cobra is a dangerous snake found in Saudi Arabia, Yemen, and Oman. It has a venomous bite and helps control rodent and bird populations. This snake thrives in arid, hot climates and is ...