From venomous spines to spike-covered genitalia, creatures around the world have unique features that set them apart.

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Gardens are full of life, and while that often means welcoming beautiful birds, flowers, and insects, it can also mean sharing your space with creatures that ... Continue Reading → ...

Discover how a winter woodpile becomes a haven for garter snakes, revealing fascinating insights into their habits and nature's resilience.

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Snakes are related to the most powerful of Chinese symbols, the dragon, which has the body of a snake. The Year of the Snake follows the Year of the Dragon on the calendar, allowing for a time of self ...

Lunar New Year horoscope as it kicks off on Jan. 29, 2025. What the Year of the Wood Snake means for you based on your ...

The new species “was recorded at relatively low elevations; the surrounding habitat consists of lowland mixed with ...

It was a Sunday and a big storm was on the way. The morning was fairly calm, but clouds had moved in and there wasn’t much ...

Farnham based trio Kit Trigg emerge from the recording wilderness with ‘Snake In The Grass’, recently released via RPM ...

As we enter a new year, may we emulate the snake's ability to shed its old skin, and embrace transformation and renewal.

According to the Chinese lunar calendar, 2025 is the Year of the Wood Snake, symbolizing wisdom, intuition and mystery. This ...