In a forested region of Angola where a cliff separates the landscape, a new species of butterfly was discovered. /iStockphoto ...

Hungry snake caught swallowing another, even bigger snake headfirst. Many species of snakes are capable of swallowing prey ...

During his visit, villagers gave Kraus several snakes they’d found near their homes, the study said. Intrigued, Kraus took a close look at the reptiles and compared them to other known species.

Intrigued, he took a closer look at the animals, compared them with museum archives and soon realized he’d discovered a new species: Dendrelaphis melanarkys, or the black net tree snake.

It’s a new species A Dendrelaphis melanarkys, or black net tree snake. Photo from and shared by Fred Kraus Several Hoplisoma noxium, or noxium armored catfish, from the aquarium trade.

Colorado is home to many wild animals, and that includes snakes. While most people might not think of snakes when talking about this state, the dry and open landscapes here make a good home for them.