Science splits the iconic king cobra into four distinct species, reshaping our understanding of venomous snake diversity and ...

Although some species are venomous, most snakes are harmless to humans. In fact, 85% of all snake species worldwide are non-venomous and play a very important role in maintaining the balance of ...

Snake encounters are more common than you might think, and they often happen when you least expect it—sometimes even around ...

For all its lethal power, the king cobra tends to be shy and steer clear of humans unless threatened. Monocled cobra The monocled cobra (Naja kaouthia) is a species of snake native to parts of ...

A vampire hedgehog, a pygmy pipehorse and a "blob-headed" fish were among the hundreds of new species identified in 2024. The variety of species identified was quite eclectic and names for the new ...