A new shieldtail snake species, Rhinophis siruvaniensis, has been identified in Kerala's Western Ghats, thanks to citizen ...

Learn how to identify common garden snakes and quickly tell which species are harmless and which require caution.

From navigation to social behavior to personality, scientists are rewriting what it means to be a clever snake. Here’s what ...

A practical guide or medical analysis focusing on the crucial first step after a snake bite: determining if the bite is from ...

A large alligator nicknamed 'Godzilla' was caught on video dragging an enormous Burmese python through the water in the ...

Depending on where you live and the species nearby, it's possible (even probable) snakes are spending time in your yard. Whether you have children and pets, or simply a healthy appreciation for the ...

To gasps of delight, our guide Nestor Toussaint points out the St Lucia parrot, the island’s vibrant, vocal national bird and ...

NPR's staff traveled a lot in 2025. From a Mardi Gras workshop to a festival celebrating the mythical Mothman, here are some places and events we thought you might want to check out, too.

In India, snakebites cause more deaths than all other forms of human-wildlife conflict combined, with some 40,000 to 60,000 fatalities annually. For every death, there are another nine cases of severe ...

Costa Rica experiences two distinct seasons that affect travel experiences. The dry season from December through April ...

"For us a snake that is imperiled, lacks awareness in general, so many more people will learn about it and hopefully ...

Discover the incredible variety of snakes living in Texas's most famous rivers, from the rare Brazos water snake to the ...