Five previously unknown tree-dwelling snake species, including one named in honor of Leonardo DiCaprio's mother, were found ...

Hungry snake caught swallowing another, even bigger snake headfirst. Many species of snakes are capable of swallowing prey much larger than themselves, such as deer, cows and even humans. However, ...

Water snakes are near the top of the food chain in their fresh-water habitats – unless they happen to share their space with ...

Female praying mantises are notorious for eating their mates during or after sex. Now, scientists have discovered a dwarf ...

The ancestors of our furry cats and dogs once looked similar to today's modern mongoose, a mammal with a long body and small, ...

As a corner of Africa heats up, new research shows how the future of the species rests with powerful matriarchs making tough ...

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