Thousands of years later, each lunar year is still said to possess certain characteristics of its animal namesake, and those ...

Asian American communities around the U.S. will ring in the Year of the Snake with community carnivals, family gatherings, ...

Firecrackers, parades and prayers are marking the start of the Year of the Snake around Asia and farther afield. Wednesday ...

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In honor of the Year of the Snake, let’s appreciate the strange anatomy and evolution of these slithery reptiles ...

These caterpillars carry a toxic chemical cocktail and Inquisition-like delivery implements— and their geographic range is ...