Officials are urging “understanding” over “fear” after a federally protected snake was recently found killed at the Matthaei ...

ANN ARBOR, MI - A sighting of Michigan’s only venomous snake isn’t uncommon at Matthaei Botanical Gardens, but it’s not normal to find one that was intentionally killed. The University of Michigan’s ...

In the study of why and how animals look the way they do, color is king—at least, the range of color humans can see.

The study shows that UV colors are widespread in snakes, and may play a significant role in evading predators such as birds.

GRAND RAPIDS, MI - The public is invited to the Grand Rapids Downtown Market this weekend to meet gators, snakes, turtles and other non-furry friends. Slithering Sunday will be held from 10 a.m ...