Snakes are famous for swallowing prey much larger than their own heads, but this ability has limits. This video examines specific moments where feeding pushes a snake’s anatomy to dangerous extremes.

Searching for an extreme hike in Louisiana? Add this adventurous Kisatchie National Forest trail to your list.

Green anacondas can grow to almost 9m in length and weigh more than 250kg – that's about the weight of a male grizzly bear.

Garter snakes can survive being frozen solid for hours. Here’s how evolution, biochemistry and behavior have allowed them to ...

These underground rodents are the first mammals found to actively choose air with lower-than-normal oxygen levels. Their ...

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

Picture an animal that huddles up with others when stressed, babysits its young, hangs out around relatives, and gathers in big groups every year. Did you imagine a rattlesnake? For a long time, ...

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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 ...

WorldAnimalFoundation.org is reader-supported. When you buy through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Learn More Among them are snakes that have evolved to thrive when most ...

If you’re planning a swim in Alabama, you might want to keep an eye out for more than fish. One Alabama lake, beloved for boating and fishing, was recently included on World Atlas’ list of the 8 snake ...