Africa's deadliest snakes, the boomslang and black mamba, showcase stark contrasts. While the boomslang, a tree-dweller with ...

Which venomous snake holds the title of deadliest on each continent across the globe? From the deserts of Australia to the forests of South America, every region has its own fearsome contender. In ...

This lizard’s vivid blue tongue isn’t just for show—it’s a clever defense tactic that startles predators in the wild.

The new pesticide, based on the venom of a particular spider, kills common agricultural pests but leaves honeybees unharmed. (See “Honeybees in East Africa Resist Deadly Pathogens.”) The bee-friendly ...

Once a threatened species in Ohio, the Lake Erie water snake has come back and targets invasive fish. Here's how it's ...

Just because an animal is venomous doesn’t always mean it is “un-pettable.” Here are a couple of noteworthy exceptions.

Jeff Probst broke the news right before the immunity challenge. The host usually drops this bombshell information on a tribe ...

Snakes are proof that mobility and offense can come in unexpected packages. This TierZoo-style guide dives into the trade-offs of venom potency vs. defense, and why movement without limbs might be ...

On Wednesday, Oct. 8, the latest episode of "Survivor," titled "Lovable Lovers," the Kele tribe had to abruptly part ways ...

Episode 3 of Survivor 49 featured a never-before-seen medical emergency. Sitting by the water, Jake alerted his tribe that he ...

A contestant was bitten by a venomous snake on the beach in Fiji, prompting medical personnel to pull him from the game ...

A woman who went missing in China was found inside a well with snakes over two days later, South China Morning Post reported.