In a 1970 National Geographic feature, paleoanthropologist Richard Leakey—son of Louis and Mary Leakey—recounted his ...

Once a threatened species in Ohio, the Lake Erie water snake has come back and targets invasive fish. Here's how it's ...

Which venomous snake holds the title of deadliest on each continent across the globe? From the deserts of Australia to the ...

Black mambas (Dendroaspis polylepis) are Africa's longest, most famous venomous snakes. Despite their fearsome reputation, ...

You’re stepping onto the patio with a cup of coffee when – freeze – there’s a snake in the grass. Your heart spikes. Your ...

Just because an animal is venomous doesn’t always mean it is “un-pettable.” Here are a couple of noteworthy exceptions.