On Rossel Island, Kraus found Dendrelaphis melanarkys, or the black net tree snake. This 4-foot, 11-inch reptile is easier to ...

The intriguing new species, spanning around four feet and one inch in length, was found to have a "matte black" coloring.

The red and yellow face paint ... The Sepik people use crocodiles for food, clothing, decoration, spiritual practices and tourism draws. There are no alligators in Papua New Guinea.