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horned adder (Bitis caudalis), photographed in Namibia

Vipers evolved either nose or eye horns depending on their habitat

2 November 2021

The horns on vipers’ eyes could help camouflage their head in rocky areas or trees, while those with nose horns may blend in better on forest floors

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