A snake hatching is usually predictable, but this video captures a moment that immediately raises questions. As the egg opens ...

Wildlife crime may sound like something that happens far away in dense jungles or on the high seas, but it is an increasingly ...

Hundreds of new species were discovered in 2025, with over 850 new marine species documented and many more described by ...

The Australian Reptile Park relies on donated funnel-web spiders to maintain its breeding population and ensure it has enough mature male spiders to continue producing enough venom to supply the ...

The Triassic period marked a chaotic chapter in Earth’s history following the planet’s largest mass extinction. This documentary explores the bizarre reptiles that emerged as ecosystems struggled to ...

When you think of “gory” animals, creatures like great white sharks, tigers, and vampire bats might come to mind. But the most gruesome defense mechanism of any animal belongs to something much ...

Minnesota is known for its loons, squirrels, moose, and deer, but did you know it’s also home to the charming western hog-nosed snake? This unique reptile adds a fascinating twist to the state’s ...

A new study led by the University of Oxford has revealed that reptiles confined to islands are facing a double jeopardy. Despite being more likely to go extinct than mainland species, they remain ...

An Archbald resident was surprised Friday morning when, during a morning walk, he spotted what appeared to be a crocodile on Pine Street, also appearing to be taking a morning constitutional. The man ...

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The southern hognose snake commonly dies in traffic. The Fish and Wildlife Service on Thursday reversed course and proposed listing the southern hognose snake as a threatened species, marking a big ...