Typically, when people think of dangerous animal encounters, they imagine them happening in remote wild places. In reality, they can happen almost anywhere, including along roadsides and near ...

This week, our Wildlife Wednesday reporter, Vinny Mutone, introduces us to an iridescent snake living at the Santa Fe College teaching zoo.

“Python’s Kiss” collects a baker’s dozen stories, nine of which previously have been published in the New Yorker and elsewhere (each is illustrated with a drawing by the author’s daughter, Aza Erdrich ...

Spotting a snake in the garden can startle it as much as it startles you. Here's what you should—and shouldn't—do if you spot a snake in your yard.

Australia is often described as one of the most dangerous places on Earth for wildlife, and in this video we explore the reasons behind that reputation. From highly venomous snakes and spiders to ...

Fossil reveals that a giant python over 4 meters long once lived in Taiwan. The discovery rewrites the island's natural history.