Scientists overturned hundreds of rocks in Barbados and found the world's smallest snake

After a long absence of 20 years, scientists in Barbados have triumphantly rediscovered the world's tiniest snake, the Barbados threadsnake. This remarkable find, located under a rock during an ecological survey, measures just 3 to 4 inches long. The rediscovery is crucial for understanding the species' diminishing forest habitat, and conservationists are optimistic that this will bolster efforts to protect the remaining forests on the island.

By TOI SCIENCE DESK