Brazil's Atlantic Forest, Herpetologist M. Martens in Viper Heav
Photo Title
Brazil's Atlantic Forest, Herpetologist M. Martens in Viper Heav
Photographer/Creator
Mark W. Moffett
Collection
Publisher
National Geographic Magazine
Caption/Description
Brazil's Queimada Grande island has the earth's highest viper density.Toxins of this endemic snake species act so fast that seabirds die before they can fly out of reach.
Citation
Mark W. Moffett, "Brazil's Atlantic Forest, Herpetologist M. Martens in Viper Heav," in POYi Archive, Item #33667, http://archive.poy.org/items/show/33667 (accessed November 23, 2024).
Date Added
07.06.2008