Theories and possibilities
“What if it’s something completely new?” ventured Dr. Allen, opening up another possibility. The thought of finding a new species had never occurred to me before. “Do you really think that’s possible, Doctor?” I asked curiously. “It’s rare, but not impossible,” he replied cautiously. We had the feeling that we were on the verge of a long-kept secret. The excitement in the group grew as we came up with more and more surprising hypotheses.

Theories and possibilities
A game-changing phone call
At that moment, the phone rang, interrupting our thoughts abruptly. Dr. Allen picked up and held his breath. On the other end was the herpetologist with an idea that could change everything. We approached, attentive to every detail. “He mentioned legless lizards,” Dr. Allen said. “They have some strange features that might match what we’ve observed here.” I exchanged a glance with the others and felt my interest in this new perspective grow.

A game-changing call