Rattlesnake

Is it time to finally ban glue traps in the U.S.?

Is it time to finally ban glue traps in the U.S.?

Is it time to finally ban glue traps in the U.S.?

Here are our best wildlife photos from 2024

Animals
2024 in Review

Here are our best wildlife photos from 2024

Here are our best wildlife photos from 2024

Rattlesnakes have a terrible reputation—but have they earned it?

Rattlesnakes have a terrible reputation—but have they earned it?

Rattlesnakes have a terrible reputation—but have they earned it?

This worm-like parasite is killing off Florida’s native snakes

This worm-like parasite is killing off Florida’s native snakes

This worm-like parasite is killing off Florida’s native snakes

How Mexico revolutionized the science of antivenom

How Mexico revolutionized the science of antivenom

How Mexico revolutionized the science of antivenom

A fatal fungal disease is spreading among North America’s snakes

A fatal fungal disease is spreading among North America’s snakes

A fatal fungal disease is spreading among North America’s snakes

Rattlesnakes trick humans into thinking they’re closer than they are

Rattlesnakes trick humans into thinking they’re closer than they are

Rattlesnakes trick humans into thinking they’re closer than they are

Thirsty animals stay hydrated using these ingenious techniques

Thirsty animals stay hydrated using these ingenious techniques

Thirsty animals stay hydrated using these ingenious techniques

Illegal shooting of protected animals more common than thought

Animals
Wildlife Watch

Illegal shooting of protected animals more common than thought

Illegal shooting of protected animals more common than thought

‘Ninja' rat kicks snake in midair in amazing slo-mo video

Animals
Weird & Wild

‘Ninja' rat kicks snake in midair in amazing slo-mo video

‘Ninja' rat kicks snake in midair in amazing slo-mo video

Watch What Happens When a Rattlesnake Meets a Giant Centipede

Animals
Wild Encounters

Watch What Happens When a Rattlesnake Meets a Giant Centipede

Watch What Happens When a Rattlesnake Meets a Giant Centipede

Decapitated Snake Head Nearly Kills Man—Here’s How

Decapitated Snake Head Nearly Kills Man—Here’s How

Decapitated Snake Head Nearly Kills Man—Here’s How

Man Bitten by Shark, Bear, and Snake Had Odds of 893 Quadrillion to One

Man Bitten by Shark, Bear, and Snake Had Odds of 893 Quadrillion to One

Man Bitten by Shark, Bear, and Snake Had Odds of 893 Quadrillion to One

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