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Slithering into spotlight
Sunday POST
|July 13, 2025
World Snake Day - July 16
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Every year on July 16, World Snake Day slithers into the calendar, aiming to shed light on one of nature's most misunderstood creatures. With over 3,900 known species, snakes inhabit every continent except Antarctica, thriving in diverse environments from dense forests to arid deserts. Despite their ecological importance, snakes often evoke fear and misconceptions, making this day crucial for education and conservation.
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This story is from the July 13, 2025 edition of Sunday POST.
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