As the story goes, a gigantic snake or serpent once roamed the remote region near the Connecticut border. It had a giant red ...

The fossilized skeleton of a Jurassic reptile that appears to be part lizard, part snake, has been unearthed on Scotland's Isle of Skye. This mysterious lizard had hooked, snake-like teeth for hunting ...

Ophidiophobia (the phobia of snakes) is one of the more common phobias psychologists treat today. Some researchers posit that this is an evolutionary response and that humans are wary of snakes ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. Snakes are typically regarded as land-dwelling creatures.

From glossy black bears and quill-covered porcupines to elegant red-tailed hawks and stripy chipmunks, Oregon is home to some ...

A Sri Lankan child observes a green vine snake during the The Ayurveda Expo 2013 in Colombo on July 13, 2013. The exhibition aims to showcase Sri Lanka's traditional medicine and practices. AFP PHOTO/ ...