According to recent research published in The Lancet Planetary Health, climate change could lead to a massive migration of venomous snakes to new regions and countries that are not prepared for them in the coming years. Global warming and habitat loss could cause countries like Nepal, Niger, Namibia, China, and Myanmar to receive more species of venomous snakes. Countries in southern and Southeast Asia, as well as some areas of Africa, will be vulnerable to an increase in snake bites. The authors of the study indicated that their findings suggested significant losses of potentially suitable areas for the survival of … Continue reading Climate Change Pushes Venomous Snakes into New Territories: What to Expect by 2070