Mimicry is one of the most interesting forms of defense in nature. Sometimes an innocent and harmless insect can look like a terrifying snake, scaring off predators. One example is the hawk moth ...

You've probably heard stories about venomous snakes, maybe even shivered at the thought of encountering one. The king cobra ...

A viral video shows a 20-foot reticulated python on a “walk in the park.” Is that safe or even good for the snake? Learn how ...

Snakes are highly effective predators, using a wide range of tactics to capture their prey. While many modern snakes have ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. There are few phrases guaranteed to trigger disbelief ...

Snakes may well be one of nature's greatest predators, capable of eating whole deer or even crocodiles, but just as ...

Most people’s reaction to seeing a snake is a mix of surprise and a sudden urge to be somewhere else, especially if you find ...