Every summer, without fail, the British press carries alarming stories about snake sightings. On an island that only has one ...

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When one imagines snakes, the mind often wanders to sunny, lush places: jungles, deserts, tropical forests. But nature loves ...

Snakes have adapted to nearly every continent on Earth, thriving in a range of habitats, from steaming rainforests to arid ...

A recent review of over 312 studies has identified dozens of unique uses of roadkill in scientific research. The review, ...

This calm yet intense moment shows a European adder resting quietly in its natural habitat. A rare close-up encounter that reveals how well these snakes blend into their surroundings when undisturbed.

Venom is one of nature’s most effective (and fascinating) survival tools. Across the world, a wide range of animals have ...

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The greater Sneeuberg massif includes the Camdeboo mountains, Meelberg, Koudeveldberge, Toorberg, Winterhoekberge, Lootsberg, ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. There are few phrases guaranteed to trigger disbelief ...

A popular Queensland snake catcher has shared the “freak” moment she was bitten by an eastern brown snake in her Sunshine Coast backyard. Mikayla, who works for Sunshine Coast Snake Catchers 24/7, was ...