On the Spanish island of Ibiza, an unlikely hero is combating the region's invasive species crisis. Boira, a German ...

Snakes are efficient predators, but they are far from invincible. Across different ecosystems, a small group of animals has ...

Snakes may not be known for wagging tails or greeting their owners at the door, but some species are thought to be ...

Check the list of countries and regions in the world completely free of snakes, including New Zealand, Ireland, and Iceland, ...

A harmless snake emerging this spring is earning a zombie reputation across America, using dramatic death acting, strange displays, and clever survival tricks that have prompted official warnings and ...

High up from the forest floor, birds flit from limb to limb and weave their homes from leafy foliage, seemingly safe from ...

California’s diverse climate and sprawling urban areas have made the western state an unexpected hotspot for non-native ...

Even some of nature’s most intimidating creatures are prey to others. Discover which animals hunt snakes and how they manage to strike before the snake can defend itself.

It is thought that this giant snake lived in the ancient seas during the Eocene epoch, about 56 to 34 million years ago.

With just venom and precision, these snakes can defend themselves from afar, without ever needing to bite you. Here’s what they teach us about evolution and survival.

Picture an animal that huddles up with others when stressed, babysits its young, hangs out around relatives, and gathers in big groups every year. Did you imagine a rattlesnake? For a long time, ...