gaboon viper

US /ɡəˈbuːn ˈvaɪpər/
UK /ɡəˈbuːn ˈvaɪpər/
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vipère du Gabon

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

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The Gaboon viper is one of the largest and heaviest vipers in Africa.
La vipère du Gabon est l'une des plus grandes et des plus lourdes vipères d'Afrique.
Its camouflage allows the Gaboon viper to blend seamlessly into its forest habitat.
Son camouflage permet à la vipère du Gabon de se fondre parfaitement dans son habitat forestier.