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L.A. Zoo successfully breeds rare species of threatened rattlesnake

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The Los Angeles Zoo on Tuesday announced the historic birth of two litters of a threatened rattlesnake as part of a recovery program for the threatened species.

A litter of five New Mexico ridge-nosed rattlesnakes (Crotalus willardi obscurus) was born on August 18, and another single neonate was born on August 28, according to zoo officials.

The milestone marks the first-ever litters born as part of breeding efforts for Project Obscurus.

“This incredible breeding success is a testament to our animal care team’s deep expertise in managing delicate montane pit vipers,” said Byron Wusstig, Curator of Ectotherms at the L.A. Zoo. “Being the first of the program partners to welcome these litters of New Mexico ridge-nosed rattlesnakes proves that our collaborative, science-based approach is working well. These two litters represent a tangible lifeline for a species whose numbers have drastically declined in the U.S.”

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