How Nature's Most Maligned Creatures Illuminate Our World," talks about the cultural significance of the slinky reptiles.

As temperatures increase, you may see more snakes in the area. We went to the Reed Creek Nature Center to learn what you need to do if you come across one.

Snakes, found worldwide except in Antarctica, inhabit diverse environments and move using various techniques due to their ...

Despite having a reputation for being evil, snakes are fascinating, diverse, and intelligent animals that play a vital role ...

The wall of a Cody family’s garage had to be pulled off to get to a pair of breeding bull snakes. After first fearing they were rattlesnakes, the ...

Although the invasive Burmese pythons might be considered one of the state's most reviled reptiles, they have the potential to help with medical research. Stephen Hall tells us more on "The Florida ...

Animals use many different kinds of adaptations to protect themselves. These animals, for example, have fangs!

Many creatures have imprinted on our hearts — and even a city sidewalk — for making their homes near ours. Here’s a look back at some of Chicago’s well-loved animals.

Ever since humans took to walking upright, differentiating themselves from their other animal relatives, they’ve responded to their fear of ...

Arizona is home to world record holding animals and insects. That includes this cute critter, which is the smallest of its ...