A new study by researchers at the University of Galway's School of Natural Sciences has revealed why some spiders possess ...

Within the 17 snake species found in New York, three are venomous. Here's what to know, and how likely you are to see them in ...

Although a superpower, the U.S. is under constant invasion — we’re not talking humans here but meek-looking plants and ...

Scientists have discovered two new poison dart frog species in the Brazilian Amazon. The frogs belong to the Ranitomeya genus ...

The King Cobra, the world's longest venomous snake, dominates with its size and potent neurotoxic venom, preying on other ...

There may be only six venomous snake species in the Sunshine State, but knowing what they look like is important to keep you safe. Here's how.

That’s because the first thing one thinks is: “Is this snake venomous?” Granted, a bite from any of the state’s 37 nonvenomous snake species could be nasty, but it won’t be nearly as ...

It’s true that very few people are killed by animals in New Hampshire, and most are not dangerous unless provoked. But ...

A recent study assessed these imported species and identified 32 as having the highest risk for becoming invasive, posing threats to local ecosystems and to human health. These include venomous ...

Recently, the state of Florida released dozens of endangered snakes into the wild in an effort to restore ecosystem balance ...

The timber rattlesnake is critically endangered, both regionally and nationally, after humans hunted them for decades and due to habitat loss. The snakes are incredibly rare in New Hampshire, likely ...