Meaning of the word "gaboon viper" in English

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gaboon viper

US /ɡəˈbuːn ˈvaɪpər/
UK /ɡəˈbuːn ˈvaɪpər/
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Noun

1.

a large, heavy-bodied, venomous snake (Bitis gabonica) native to the rainforests and savannas of sub-Saharan Africa, known for its distinctive leaf-like head and long fangs

Example:
The Gaboon viper is one of the largest and heaviest vipers in Africa.
Its camouflage allows the Gaboon viper to blend seamlessly into its forest habitat.
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