Bushmaster Viper Long Thought by Both Colonists and Natives to Sing (IMAGE)

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Bushmaster Viper Long Thought by Both Colonists and Natives to Sing

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The bushmaster is the largest viper in the western hemisphere. It is highly venomous and feared by inhabitants of rainforests in Central and South America. Its scientific name is Lachesis muta.

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Jorge Valencia, FaunaWebEcuador

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