Researchers around the world are attempting to create a safer and more effective treatment in hopes of saving hundreds of thousands of lives ...

Discover how a vigilant resident prevented a potential tragedy when a snake was found in a swimming pool moments before ...

Cobras are arguably the most identifiable venomous snake in the world. Their distinctive raised posture and flared hood enable them to stand out from the crowd. As such, they have featured prominently ...

The saw-scaled viper is considered one of the most dangerous snakes in parts of Africa, the Middle East, and South Asia.

Powerful, carnivorous Nile monitor lizards are expanding through South Florida's canal systems, with sightings climbing sharply, according to wildlife officials.

A massive 2.75m black mamba was discovered in a KwaZulu-Natal home, sparking mixed reactions on social media. See how users ...

A homeowner's fear of a puff adder under his fridge leads to a surprising discovery when a snake rescuer reveals that the 'snake' is actually a harmless cleaning tool.

We all know a few basic laws of nature, like predators hunt to stay alive, prey stay alert to avoid becoming food, and ...

Swamps have a long reputation for danger, and much of it is well-founded. Beyond the thick vegetation and heavy humidity, these wetlands store massive amounts of carbon, release methane gas, support ...

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 ...

My friend Trip Lamb’s recent photographs from Africa reinforced for me the value of vicarious ecology, which I define as enjoying someone else’s outdoor experiences. Vicarious ecology offers ways to ...

Harry Redknapp is hoping to win the double - but not in football anymore. For Harry these days that means The Gold Cup at the Cheltenham racing festival AND the I'm A Celebrity South Africa crown. The ...