A pair of biologists at the University of Belgrade, in Serbia, has found that dice snakes use a variety of techniques to fool predators into believing they have died. In their paper published in the ...

Deep in some of the most dangerous snake territory on Earth, a small team of expert trackers known as the Cobra Mafia spends ...

Honey badgers became internet legends for seeming fearless, but the real science behind their cobra resistance is even ...

Scientists have discovered a new snake species in China's Guangxi region. This tiny snake, named Calamaria incredibilis, has a tail that looks remarkably like its head. When threatened, it hides its ...

Mongooses are known for their mob mentality when killings predators or prey (such as snakes). Together, they can easily kill ...

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A new species of snake was recently discovered after scientists spotted it taking on a hawk on a Papua New Guinea island. Measuring as long as 4 feet, 8 inches, the Dendrelaphis anthracina, or coal ...

Chinese researchers have identified a new snake species, the Guangxi Reed Snake (scientifically named Calamaria incredibilis), which deters predators by mimicking a second head via its tail.

Seventeen snake species live in New York, with several found near Lake Ontario. Learn about the most common types.

When a bird drapes its nest with snake skin, it isn't just making an interesting decor choice. Researchers find that for some birds, it keeps predators at bay. When a bird drapes its nest with snake ...