From venomous spines to spike-covered genitalia, creatures around the world have unique features that set them apart.

Asian American communities around the U.S. were ringing in the Year of the Snake with community carnivals, family gatherings, parades, traditional food, fireworks and other festivities. In many Asian ...

Garter snakes, belonging to the genus Thamnophis, are nonvenomous snakes found in North America, known for their striking ...

“The Katmai archeologists have no idea what kind of bone this is or what kind of animal it came from,” the park said in the ...

Firecrackers, parades and prayers are marking the start of the Year of the Snake around Asia and farther afield. Wednesday ...

Lunar New Year festivals and prayers are marking the start of the Year of the Snake around Asia and the world.

T he Chinese Lunar New Year starts Wednesday, and one concept will be radiating throughout the year—internal transformation.

The new species “was recorded at relatively low elevations; the surrounding habitat consists of lowland mixed with semi-deciduous monsoon tropical forests,” researchers said. “The new species is ...

The snake plant represents longevity, health, and growth,” says Alfred Palomares, vice president of merchandising and ...