Scientists are in a race against time to document and safeguard the diversity of lizards that live on the island and its ...

Beyond the typical browns and greens, a world of vibrant snakes exists, adorned with striking colors and patterns. From the iridescent scales of the Rainbow Boa to the dazzling hues of the San ...

As a graduate student at the Free University of Brussels nearly 20 years ago, Athanasia Tzika analyzed the genomes of several animals to better understand their diversity. During this time, the ...

A new type of snake, a species of bush viper, was discovered in southern Tanzania during a recent biological survey. The snake's exact location is being kept secret to protect the visually striking ...

I often get requests via email or social media to assist with the identification of a particular animal (I love to do this by the way – so feel free!) On multiple occasions, the request is of a ...

The colorful milk snake was found under a neighbor's compost pile yards away from the reptile's home getty A missing pet milk snake was found under a compost heap in Donington, England, 15 months ...