The RSPCA explains how to tell the difference between the three snakes native to the UK - the adder, grass snake and smooth snake.

The RSPCA added: "They're the only venomous species of snake ... and some males have blue spots." If you stumble across a native British snake in your garden or in the wild, the RSPCA says to ...

Snakes and snake shapes often show up in decorative arts. They are among the oldest, most common symbols in history, standing for concepts like wisdom, healing and renewal.

The snake also possesses heat pits between ... Blue-ringed octopus, a poisonous species of blue-ringed octopuses, is a small animal frequently found in tide pools and shallow water off the West ...

When you think of reptiles, you might imagine them as creatures that blend into their surroundings with subtle colours like ...

For the first time, scientists described a hummingbird chick potentially mimicking a poisonous caterpillar to avoid getting eaten.

As we enter the spring season, remember to be aware of natural hazards common to Austin and the Central Texas area that can ...

Hummingbird chicks pretend to be a caterpillar to avoid being eaten, reveals new research. The tiny birds, smaller than a ...