The Americas, Australasia, Asia, Europe and Africa have already been marking the arrival of the new year with fireworks and festivities.

The traditional bongs of Big Ben have ushered in 2025 as onlookers lined the Embankment in central London for a spectacular fireworks display. You can catch some of the best moments in this short clip ...

In Chinese tradition, each year is represented by one of 12 different animals, which feature in the Chinese zodiac: Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse ... of the colourful celebrations ...

As well as emphasizes the need for continuous exploration in the natural world. In the Southeast Asian jungle, a rat snake has etched its place in history. With a size that challenges the limits of ...

This is, in short, not a natural place to refine the common touch. It’s gilded and gaudy, a dreamscape of faded tapestry, antique clocks and fresco-style ceiling murals of gym-rat Greek gods.

In Chinese culture, the snake has come to represent righteousness and good fortune, especially with the animal’s place in the Chinese zodiac. Throughout history, snakes have held multifaceted ...

Maria Jaimes said the reptile was hiding under her toilet seat when she went to the bathroom without the lights on ...

Discover the fascinating world of non-venomous snakes and their ... but it is harmless to humans. Rat snakes are among the most common and beneficial snakes in North America.

The snake, which was coiled beneath the seat of the toilet, bit Jaimes on the leg as she sat down. "The rat snake bit me in my leg when I sat on it," Jaimes told local news KXAN. "Very scary ...