Many animal species seem unreal, but one of the most outstanding examples is surely the eyelash viper. This unique creature is known for its rare "eyelash-like" scales as well as beautiful colouring.

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In 2013, biologist Alejandro Arteaga had just co-authored a book about the amphibians and reptiles of Mindo, Ecuador, complete with a beautiful, lime-colored eyelash viper on the cover. The only ...