Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. There have been multiple documented incidents where large ...

There are hundreds of deadly snakes in the world, but only a few that actually want to eat you—and have the size to do it. A 2011 research article published in the Proceedings of the National Academy ...

The idea sounds ridiculous at first, like something pulled from a horror film or an internet myth that refuses to […] ...

Rachael has a degree in Zoology from the University of Southampton, and specializes in animal behavior, evolution, palaeontology, and the environment. Rachael has a degree in Zoology from the ...

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Certain species of snakes are large and strong enough and possess the appropriate ability to devour big prey like human beings. Such snakes form part of the constrictor family and rank among the world ...

Local media are increasingly reporting cases of aggressive snakes appearing near human homes, which do not belong to species typical of Puerto Rico. The scientist admitted that although in most cases, ...