The Barbados threadsnake, the world's smallest-known snake species, has been rediscovered after nearly two decades without a confirmed sighting. Scientists feared the tiny reptile, which can fit on a coin, had gone extinct until a recent survey in Barbados uncovered it hiding under rocks. The rediscovery is significant for conservationists, as it highlights the importance of ongoing fieldwork and habitat protection. The snake's elusive nature and minuscule size made it especially difficult to find. This finding brings hope for other species thought to be lost and underscores the need for continued biodiversity monitoring.
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