The coucal kills snakes by battering them against the ground or a branch.

In winter, when the temperature drops below 60, copperheads and other snake become lethargic, but aren’t totally asleep.

Snakes live almost everywhere on Earth, except the polar regions, where it’s too cold for these cold-blooded animals. Snakes live in deserts and forests, whether they are tropical or temperate. They ...

Someone once asked me if pine snakes eat pinecones. The answer is no. The name refers not to what pine snakes eat but to where many of them live, in longleaf pine forests. But someone who does not ...

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – With the increase in temperature across New Mexico, you’re likely to see more reptiles out and about. Much like the lizards that populate our state, it’s time for the 56 ...

Africa's Senegal coucal, a ground-dwelling bird, expertly hunts snakes, its primary prey. While snakes rely on venom or ...

Vibrant green snakes, masters of camouflage, inhabit diverse global ecosystems from rainforests to savannas. These ...

Initially established in Everglades National Park in the early 1980s, Burmese pythons quickly put a stranglehold on Florida's wildlife, contributing to the decline of small mammals, including raccoons ...

A snake was rescued in Virginia after it was found with a bulge in its body. Blue Ridge Wildlife Center A swollen snake needed help — and fast. Photos posted online showed the snake arrived at a ...

Think all snakes are slithery villains? Think again. Here's why spotting one humble snake might just be the best thing to happen to your garden this season.