An aspiring Nigerian singer who competed on “The Voice Nigeria” has died after she was bitten by a snake in her sleep. She was 26. Ifunanya Nwangene died at a Nigerian hospital after she was bitten by ...

The horned adder has small horn-like scales above its eyes that help break up its outline in sandy environments. Africa is home to hundreds of snake species, but only a small percentage are ...

A video captured a black mamba being washed, showing its unexpected reactions and giving viewers a rare close-up look at one of Africa’s most feared snakes ...

Researchers around the world are attempting to create a safer and more effective treatment in hopes of saving hundreds of thousands of lives ...

Black Mambas, Africa’s fastest and most feared snakes, can be a key player into tracking pollution, while at the same time keeping ecosystems healthy. New research from the University of the ...

A pilot in South Africa made a hasty emergency landing after discovering a highly venomous cobra hiding under his seat. Rudolf Erasmus had four passengers on board the light aircraft during Monday's ...

Snakes live on every continent except Antarctica and can survive in an incredible range of environments. Rainforests, however ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. Birds of prey typically fit into a common mold: they are ...

We discuss the 10 most venomous animals on Earth. Read all about them, from the rockfish to the most venomous of all, the Inland Taipan Snake.