Studies on primates suggest that we are predisposed to fear certain characteristics of snakes because of potential danger.

We explain why snakes have to shed their entire top layer of skin in one go as part of their growth cycle and how often they ...

You might have spotted these slithering pests in your bathroom, kitchen, or basement. Here's how to get rid of silverfish and keep them away. Silverfish are household pests with scaly, silver bodies.

Healthy plants can resist pests more easily than weak ones, so if you want to keep whiteflies out of your garden or houseplants, make sure the plants receive the care they need. That means providing ...

Their dams cause floods, and that gets them in trouble with humans. But in the right place, more water can be a big help.

Red-bellied black snakes are thriving this summer. A Newcastle snake catcher explains why encounters are rising.

“I love Ricky because he and I are honest with each other. … Ricky’s got such a good heart in terms of he just wants to do what’s best for the team. He’ll never be a guy that’s going to go out of his ...

When it comes to eradicating feral animals, islands across the world are a success story. Kangaroo Island is keen to reap the ...

Heidi Cope is a health and science writer based in Fort Worth, Texas. She often writes long-form, informational content about health, wellness, and disability, and enjoys interviewing healthcare ...

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Invasive Nile monitors in Georgia have been labeled the largest and most dangerous lizards in the U.S. Where are they? How ...

When danger approaches, many creatures seem to follow the ancient proverb that “the enemy of my enemy is my friend.” ...