New species of lizard that has no eyes or legs discovered in Cambodia

A new species of lizard that has no eyes or legs has been discovered by scientists in Cambodia.

The small worm-like creature was found by researcher Neang Thy when he turned over a log in the Cardamom Mountains.

The reptile tried to flee from the sudden light, but Dr Thy noticed its peculiar attributes and swiftly took a photo of it.

It has now been officially identified as a new species and named the Dalai Mountain blind lizard - Dibamus dalaiensis - after the mountain on which it was found.
Dr Thy, who works for conservation charity Fauna and Flora Interational (FFI), said: 'At first I thought it was a common species, but looking closer I realised it was something I didn't recognise.'

These cryptic species of reptile are easily overlooked and previous to this discovery there is no record of a blind lizard in Cambodia.