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'Two-headed' snake species discovered in South China

A newly discovered snake species in south China is drawing scientific attention for its unusual "two-headed" defensive behavior, which allows it to confuse predators by making its tail resemble a second head. The species, scientifically named Calamaria incredibilis, was identified in the Guangxi Huaping National Nature Reserve. In today's newsletter, learn how researchers identified the species, why its unique survival strategy matters for evolutionary research and what the discovery reveals about biodiversity conservation in southern China. Also in today's newsletter, discover how China and the United States have renewed cooperation on giant panda conservation, as well as growing concerns over extreme weather risks linked to the increasing likelihood of an El Nino event.

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