Africa’s Deadliest Snake Could Be an Unexpected Agricultural Hero

Puff adders control rodents naturally, protecting crops. They could be key to sustainable agriculture. One of Africa’s most widespread snakes may turn out to be an agricultural hero in disguise A study led by the University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg, South Africa, found that puff adders (Bitis arietans) are remarkably effective at suppressing rodent [...]