There are multiple black snake species, and some of these go after rodents and other critters for food, while others will ...

Blotched water snakes are a species of non-venomous water snake that is commonly found in slow-moving streams, rivers, and lakes throughout the southeastern United States. These snakes are known for ...

From Japan’s poisonous fugu fish to Italy’s maggot-filled Casu Marzu, the world is full of foods that shock, disgust, and even kill. Despite laws banning their sale, these deadly and cruel dishes ...

New research has revealed that about 90% of marine aquarium fish sold by online retailers in the United States are sourced ...

WorldAtlas recently released its list of the most snake-filled bodies of water in North Carolina, and a Wilmington-area river ...

The sting from a geographic cone snail is potent enough to kill a human. Learn all about this fascinating predatory snail.

Box fruits are one of those rare treasures beachcombers love to spot. They look just like a little wooden cube, about the size of a softball, and they feel light and spongy when you pick them up.

These fluffy insects may look soft and cuddly, but as one of the most venomous caterpillars in the country, they pack a ...

Canada, neighbors to the north of the top destination, came in sixth in the ranking, followed by #7 Peru and #8 Spain, the only country in Europe that made the top 10. Kenya and Panama, with similar ...

At some point, you’ve probably visited Seneca Park Zoo. Perhaps you watched polar bear Anoki splash around in her pool or you ...

The discoveries, published this week in the peer-reviewed journal Check List, add to the country’s reptile record and underscore the role of protected forests in conserving species that are rarely obs ...

Researchers found two species of snakes belonging to the genus Dendrelaphis, or bronze backs, according to the study. The snakes belonging to this genus are “slender, fast-moving, and primarily ...