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

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.

An unusual-looking snake from Thailand is back in the spotlight after an old video resurfaced online that has left many ...

You probably know that the king cobra is the largest venomous snake known to humans, but what if this isn’t entirely true? It ...

Quick Take Dominating Yellowstone as the largest reptile requires reaching lengths up to 72 inches without using venom.

First published in 1992, “An Introduction to Snakes of the Region of North Carolina and Virginia," has been revised with ...

A tiny reed snake, Calamaria mizoramensis, has been discovered in Mizoram, India. Hidden for years, this nocturnal species reveals the forest’s secret biodiversity and the power of DNA research.

Our bones did not begin deep inside the body. They started in the skin, not long after the first complex animals took shape.

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Flying snakes are among the few vertebrates that move through the air without wings, membranes, or powered flight. Species within the genus Chrysopelea leave branches at speed, reshape their bodies, ...

Several animated features of 2025 tackled very thorny issues of inclusion and identity. "Zootopia 2," "Elio," "Little Amélie ...