In 1857, Richard Owen discovered 13 fossils that led to a mind-blowing discovery. Discover the largest venomous snake ever.

A hiker in Florida shared a video from one of their recent treks in the state's unique ecosystem, and an unexpected encounter with one of its more dangerous residents. TikToker standingonfaith77 ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. In the humid swamps of what is now Colombia, there was once ...

Sharks are on the minds of many as the weather warms and thoughts turn to visiting the coast. But in Ocean City, Maryland, last Saturday, it was a large snake emerging from the ocean that created a ...

A rattlesnake isn't a reptile to mess with. If you see one in your yard, don't panic. There are simple steps you can take to humanely mitigate the risk.