Discover the species that range from a blob-nosed fish to a snake named after Leonardo DiCaprio.
All different kinds of animals, ourselves included, have different adaptations to cope with dangerous situations – this snake ...
When it comes to the world of creepy crawlies and slithering predators, spiders and snakes often top the list of feared ...
Snakes, often feared, are crucial for ecosystem balance. Most species are non-venomous, controlling rodent and insect ...
Dr. Nobuyuki Kawai from Nagoya University in Japan has found that the rapid detection of snakes by monkeys is because of the ...
Scientists discovered that primates spot snakes quickly because their brains are specifically tuned to recognize snake scales ...
A researcher has found that the rapid detection of snakes by monkeys is because of the presence of snake scales as a visual cue. His findings highlight an evolutionary adaptation of primates to ...
Arizona creatures found themselves in some rather unusual situations in 2024, from boa constrictors to ocelots. See the best ...
The bark of the 'Mexican skin tree' is known for its regenerative properties.
Snakes’ metabolisms slow way down in cold weather, Zarlenga said, and they’re at the mercy of the temperatures around them as ...
A creature not seen since the 1800s reappeared in the net of artisanal fishers in Chile, and was one of the most read species ...
Snake venom is a complex mix of proteins and enzymes. It varies even within the same species. This makes treating snakebites difficult. Venom types include neurotoxic, hemotoxic, cytotoxic ...