How an Inbred Snake Invader Took Over an Island Paradise

An inbred snake species managed to invade and take over an island ecosystem, despite genetic limitations that typically constrain such species, according to Nautilus. Scientists suspect that hidden genetic diversity within the population provided enough flexibility for the invasive snakes to survive and dominate their new environment.

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