There are other genes and enhancers related to limb loss in snakes. One of the genes involved is known as the Sonic hedgehog ...

This video examines which snake poses the greatest danger in the United States and where it actually lives. The footage contrasts public assumptions about desert species with evidence from real ...

For a long time, the idea of giant animals has mostly been tied to dinosaurs on land. Oceans feel different, quieter, even ...

DALLAS — Texas is home to more than 100 snake species, including the western diamondback rattlesnake, which was recently ...

Snakes are one of nature's most interesting survivors. Where most people imagine them basking in warm sun or hiding amongst ...

In the U.S., there are roughly thirty species of venomous snakes, most of them rattlesnakes. Most people will never have a serious problem with any of them, but some species have a mix of strong venom ...

The University of Texas at Arlington’s Amphibian and Reptile Diversity Research Center (ARDRC) recently documented Denton County’s first Western Diamondback rattlesnake in the county's extensive ...

Deep within caves, high up in the mountains and trekking at the two polar extremes of the earth – Will Smith adventured to ...

Ever wondered when snakes are most active? Knowing their peak activity times can help you stay safe while enjoying the outdoors, from gardens and parks to forests and trails. Snakes are cold-blooded, ...

Today, it’s hard to imagine southern New Jersey as anything but temperate forests and wetlands. Yet for much of the last 2.5 ...

From Niagara Falls to the Redwood Forests, state parks preserve many of the nation’s iconic landscapes and historic treasures ...