Connor Blades
Connor Blades is a researcher and the project leader at the Barbados Ministry of the Environment, known for his significant discovery of the world's smallest snake, the Barbadian threadsnake, which was thought to be extinct for two decades. His finding during a spring 2025 expedition marked the species' official 'rediscovery' and raised awareness about the environmental threats facing this unique reptile.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dominican Republic | 1 | 8.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 10,847,910 | 7,656 | $89,000 | 63$ |
| Ukraine | 1 | 9.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 43,733,762 | 25,456 | $155,000 | 90$ |
| Pakistan | 1 | 8.00 | 0.03% | +0% | 220,892,331 | 76,433 | $280,000 | 97$ |
| Taiwan | 1 | 8.00 | 0.10% | +0% | 23,816,775 | 24,353 | $670,000 | 685$ |
| Totals | 4 | 299,290,778 | 133,898 | $1,194,000 | 935$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
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Pakistan:
Connor Blades is a project officer at the Barbados Ministry of the Environment who discovered the rare snake during an environmental survey.
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Taiwan:
Connor Blades is a project officer at the Barbados Ministry of the Environment and National Beautification who helped make the finding of the Barbados threadsnake.
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Dominican Republic:
Connor Blades is an official from the Ministry of Environment in Barbados who collaborated in the discovery of the snake.
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Ukraine:
Connor Blades is the project leader from the Ministry of the Environment in Barbados who discovered the smallest snake in the world.
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