18/09/2026
New Egg-Eating Snake Species Discovered in Ethiopia’s Harenna Forest
A new species of harmless egg-eating snake, Dasypeltis albigularis, has been discovered in the Harenna Forest of Bale Mountains National Park, Ethiopia.
Known as the white-throated egg-eater, the species belongs to the African genus Dasypeltis, which feeds exclusively on birds’ eggs. It has distinctive white throat and belly markings and has been recorded in dense forest at elevations of 1,500–1,700 metres above sea level.
The discovery further highlights the exceptional biodiversity and scientific importance of Bale Mountains National Park and the Harenna Forest, one of the remaining large natural forests in the Horn of Africa.
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