Australian reptile handlers were shocked to find 102 venomous red-bellied snakes in a Sydney backyard. The highly toxic bites can cause severe pain, making this a rare and alarming discovery.

Ritual bathing at the confluence of large rivers has long held special significance in Hindu rituals. Sangam, where the Ganga ...

Old rivalries between India and Pakistan are driving a shift in regional ties, with New Delhi courting Afghanistan's Taliban ...

Three new species of king cobras have recently been identified, and the Field Museum’s collection has been harboring one of ...

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Animals are all around us. Because of their proximity, many people take for granted how truly dangerous some animals really are. Let’s discuss the 10 most dangerous animals in the world ranked by the ...

"There's just a lot we don't know, and this is sort of the first step in getting a better grasp on what this biodiversity ...

In honor of the Year of the Snake, let’s appreciate the strange anatomy and evolution of these slithery reptiles ...

The red sand boa is a non-venomous snake that thrives in dry scrublands and grasslands that offer loose sand the snake can burrow into and hide as it awaits its prey. Being one of the most illegally ...

Firecrackers, parades and prayers are marking the start of the Year of the Snake around Asia and farther afield. Wednesday ...

Science splits the iconic king cobra into four distinct species, reshaping our understanding of venomous snake diversity and ...