Record-Breaking Mojave Rattlesnake Discovery 

The Mojave Rattlesnake

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Distinctive Physical Features

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Survival Adaptations

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Geographic Range

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Potent Venom

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Lifespan in the Wild and Captivity

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Significance of the Discovery

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