While Central Texas, including Austin, remains under extreme drought, a recent dose of rain was enough to bring more critters out to enjoy the short-lived rain relief.

Imagine an ancient world where shadows stretched beneath colossal trees, and the air shimmered with heat and humidity. In ...

Intrigued by this “unusual” change in color, researchers caught several snakes, took a closer look at them, tested their DNA ...

If you've ever seen a green anaconda chilling in the Amazon or a reticulated phython stretched out along the forest floor in ...

Most boas, which are a type of large, non-venomous constricting snake, prefer a diet of mammals, birds or reptiles. But ...

Find a place where you can settle in and watch for a while, and you’re far more likely to spot animals than if you just drive ... Otter Pond and Snake Road Shawnee National Forest/Mississippi Bluffs ...

Nagpur: Maharashtra's forest minister Ganesh Naik on Wednesday expressed concern over the growing incidents of man-animal conflict, particularly those involving tigers. He emphasized the need for ...

They're one of many predators to help keep those populations of animals in check.” Sollenberger said snakes also help out in the garden. “We have some snakes that help provide us a service in ...

Snakes are an important part of the ecosystem, helping to control populations of rodents and other small animals. People should not attempt to handle snakes and should give them space if encountered.

Two of the animals returned the next morning at 3 a.m. to feed on the goats. One of them was trapped in the corral for half an hour while another escaped. Mingmar, who could have sought revenge ...

The fact that this snake was infested by over 500 ticks was a never-before-seen experience, though. Snakes are ectothermic animals – this means that they rely on external sources to regulate their ...