Discover how a winter woodpile becomes a haven for garter snakes, revealing fascinating insights into their habits and nature ...

His Majesty, a king cobra, rules over the Reptile Building at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium. Photo: Amanda Carberry, courtesy of the zoo ...

The snakes responsible for this “litter” were almost certainly Eastern garter snakes (Thamnophis sirtalissirtalis). As the scientific name suggests, there are many subspecies in the genus and it seems ...

Keen to find out yours? Here’s your guide to the lucky colours in the 2025 Year of Wood Snake for all Chinese zodiac signs. For the unversed, the Chinese zodiac comprises five elements: Earth, Metal, ...

Visitors can also catch these snakes – which swallow prey without chewing – in action during feeding sessions. In order to demystify them, keepers will also share fun facts about these ...

This group is diverse, with an increasing number who say they are of two or more races. For Black History Month, here are key facts about the nation’s Black population. In this analysis, the ...

At midday, the surface of the Cosumnes River mirrors a bluebird sky. The oak forest hoods the water on either side. Though it’s quiet, life is in motion: a belted kingfisher flashes past in search of ...

Snakes exhibit a vast array of colors and patterns, aiding in camouflage, mating, and predator deterrence. From the striking red, black, and white bands of the Milksnake to the iridescent scales ...

Chinese New Year (CNY) 2025 is just around the corner, ushering in the Year of the Snake. From January 29, 2025, to February 16, 2026, this year will be influenced by the traits of the Wood Snake—a ...

Celebrate the Year of the Snake with new gameplay footage of Phantom Blade Zero showing off a brand-new boss fight, weapons, and more for players to experience with the full release.

This year marks the year of the Wood Snake. The Snake is the sixth animal in the 12-year cycle of the Chinese zodiac and is associated with wisdom, intuition, and strategic growth. This year ...