Not as rare as we once thought, snake cannibalism may be essential to their evolution.

A study analyzed 503 documented cases of serpent cannibalism and found that the behavior can be seen in different snakes ...

North Carolina doesn’t have any officially “snake-infested” lakes. But if you spend time around freshwater wetlands, rivers, ...

Cobras and pythons are two of the most well-known and fascinating snakes in the world, but they are very different from each other. Cobras are venomous snakes which are famous for their deadly bite, ...

Sado Island, Japan, is inhabited by seven species of snakes, the largest number in any isolated island in Japan, except for the subtropical Ryukyu Archipelago. Researchers conducted a 5-year field ...

A severely malnourished Southern African python, rescued from illegal captivity, is making a slow but remarkable recovery, and it is all thanks to specialised veterinary care.

New York may be famous for its iconic cities, but the state’s diverse landscapes are just as impressive, especially for wildlife. From rugged mountains and expansive grasslands to winding rivers and ...

The SPCA is on the trail of a man seen in a viral video allegedly selling a live snake, raising urgent legal and animal ...

Forget fluffy puppies and purring kittens; some people have a fondness for the truly peculiar when it comes to their animal ...

Other near universal welfare issues among small pets — which apply to our cats and dogs, too — include monotonous and unnatural diets, boredom, and lack of enrichment. Pierce said that handling can ...

South Florida is already home to iguanas, crocodiles, and alligators, and all manner of dangerous animals (looking at you, Burmese pythons), but few likely know we also have dragons. Invasive species ...

Great Blue Herons demand isolation in their nesting sites, and are very sensitive to human disturbance. Nests are often found in colonies known as “heronries,” and can be anywhere from treetops like ...