The Lunar New Year is celebrated by people all around the world on the first new moon of the traditional lunisolar Chinese calendar.

Garter snakes, belonging to the genus Thamnophis, are nonvenomous snakes found in North America, known for their striking ...

The predators are wrapped around branches, peaking out from rock outcrops or “close to the forest floor, presumably waiting for terrestrial prey to pass.” Now, these “ambushing” animals have been ...

SINGAPORE – Unlike previous years, when the Chinese zodiac inspired fun and creative Chinese New Year dishes, the upcoming Year of the Snake is a culinary challenge for chefs. Executive ...

Scientists found a 2-foot-long creature with a “secretive” lifestyle in the forest and discovered a new species, a study said. Photo from L.P. Tran via Van Nguyen and Vogel (2025) In a ...

Helene devastated some of the few remaining healthy populations of an iconic Appalachian species: the eastern hellbender. The species was in trouble even before the hurricane hit. Based on data ...

Additionally, garter snakes lack the vertical white line in front of ... that are geographically separated from their main ranges. Many of these species, including the eastern ribbonsnake, are ...

Texas is renowned for its diverse wildlife, including a variety of snake species ... The Western Diamondback is an adaptable species, often found near human developments. Eastern diamondback ...