In the mountains of Ecuador lurked a scaly creature with a white “collar” around its neck. For years, the distinctive animal had managed to go unnoticed or, when occasionally spotted, misidentified.

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Hiking through the mountains of Ecuador, scientists scanned their surroundings, their attention focused on one task. Peering into a “steep creek,” they spotted several creatures — and discovered two ...

Scientists found a scaly animal with a “collar” lurking in the Andes mountains and discovered a new species, a study said. Photo shows a representative area of Ecuador. Photo from Reiseuhu via ...