珍しいヘビが見つかる、60年で2度目 米アラバマ州

A rare snake is found, the second time in 60 years, Alabama, USA

A rare snake is found, the second time in 60 years, Alabama, USA
米南部アラバマ州でこのほど、珍しいトウブインディゴスネークが見つかりました

A rare Eastern indigo snake has recently been found in Alabama, southern United States.

A rare Eastern indigo snake has recently been found in Alabama, southern United States.
過去60年でわずか2度目の発見でした

It was only the second discovery in the last 60 years

It was only the second discovery in the last 60 years
野生のトウブインディゴスネークが今回見つかったのは同州で行われている再導入プログラムの成功を意味しているといえそうです

The discovery of the wild Eastern indigo snake seems to indicate the success of the reintroduction program in the state.

The discovery of the wild Eastern indigo snake seems to indicate the success of the reintroduction program in the state.
アラバマ州の野性生物当局はフェイスブックへの投稿で、ヘビが見つかったと報告しました

Alabama Wildlife Authority reported in a Facebook post that snakes were found

Alabama Wildlife Authority reported in a Facebook post that snakes were found
自然界で生き物を復活させるのは非常に困難な作業ですが、成功の一歩一歩を祝いたいと述べました

Reviving creatures in nature is a daunting task, but he said he would like to celebrate every step of his success.

Reviving creatures in nature is a daunting task, but he said he would like to celebrate every step of his success.
トウブインディゴスネークは米国が原産のヘビとしては最大級で、かつてはアラバマ州のいたるところで見つかりました

Eastern indigo snakes are one of the largest snakes native to the United States and were once found throughout Alabama.

Eastern indigo snakes are one of the largest snakes native to the United States and were once found throughout Alabama.
しかし、生息地の減少が主な要因で、1950年代にアラバマ州では絶滅していました

However, it was extinct in Alabama in the 1950s, mainly due to habitat loss.

However, it was extinct in Alabama in the 1950s, mainly due to habitat loss.