When a bird drapes its nest with snake skin, it isn't just making an interesting decor choice. Researchers find that for some birds, it keeps predators at bay. When a bird drapes its nest with snake ...

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Zoo Knoxville has a new exhibit all about some of the most ferocious predators to ever roam the earth, which includes a 40-foot-long, slithering Titanoboa animatronic. The ...

Snakes are efficient predators, but they are far from invincible. Across different ecosystems, a small group of animals has ...

Snakes are often seen as fearsome predators, but they aren’t at the top of every food chain. Despite their venom and perfection in hunting skills, several animals not only defend themselves against ...

In much of the eastern United States, it’s not uncommon to spot a snake slithering through the leaves, crossing a trail, or hiding near your shed. But knowing whether that snake is venomous or ...

Evolutionary advantage often makes for show-stopping stuff--a cheetah's speed, for example, or a moth's almost perfect mimicry of tree bark. In some snails, however, it's simply down to a poor fit ...