PolicyMonday, September 7, 2026Mongabay
New nocturnal snake from New Guinea named after Slash of Guns N’ Roses
Researchers have discovered a new species of reddish-brown snake in the forests of Papua New Guinea, naming it after Slash, the guitarist of Guns N' Roses, to highlight biodiversity in the region. This finding underscores the importance of forest conservation as new species are still being identified.
