Zhejiang

A 17-year-old high school student from Zhejiang Province, Hu Jiahao, aided the discovery of a new snake species, Achalinus mirabilis, after more than 40 nights of field observations in Kuocang Mountain. This marks the first new reptile species with its type locality in Zhejiang since the 20th century. Researchers praised Hu as an indispensable contributor for providing crucial specimens.