Stretching from Georgia to Maine, the Appalachian Trail (AT) is the longest hiking-only footpath in the world. It’s 2,197 ...

Beyond the typical browns and greens, a world of vibrant snakes exists, adorned with striking colors and patterns. From the ...

Rattlesnakes, feared for their potent venom, are often mistaken for harmless species. This article explores eight snakes that ...

This is one of the rarest vipers I’ve ever had the chance to work with a stunning hybrid with unique coloration and behavior.

Eilís Quinn is an award-winning journalist and manages Radio Canada International’s Eye on the Arctic news cooperation project. Eilís has reported from the Arctic regions of all eight ...

Attleboro officials issued a warning to city residents on Wednesday, warning that a rare venomous snake has been spotted in the area.

The snake species was listed as vulnerable on the International Union for Conservation of Nature's Red List of Threatened Species. In 1980, China set up a national nature reserve covering Snake Island ...

Shedao Island pit vipers have survived natural selection but only narrowly escaped extinction due to threats such as food scarcity, poaching and habitat loss over the past several decades. ZHANG ...

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