From butterflies to birds, many harmless animals have evolved to look like their more deadly counterparts. But when a researcher in Thailand picked up what he thought was a non-venomous mock viper, he ...

Snakes with unusually large eyes are captivating social media users, revealing fascinating insights into their lifestyles.

In some of the world’s hottest and driest places, there live a few snakes that look quite different from others– they have ...

A nature guide has shared stunning images from the moment he came across a large venomous snake lurking in the undergrowth. Ian Ferreira of St. Lucia Birding Tours took to Facebook to post several ...

The small horns that stud the heads of many viper species may play a role in camouflage, suggesting they evolved as a result of the varying environments the snakes inhabit. Theo Busschau and Stéphane ...

In nature, many animals mimic others, for a variety of purposes. Now scientists have uncovered the latest example of this peculiar ability—finding that the Congolese giant toad mimics the appearance ...

Scientists found a venomous, 1-foot-long animal with yellow eyes at Tundaloma Lodge and discovered a new species, a study said. Street View Image from November 2014 ...