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Oregon may not be home to many snakes, and even fewer venomous ones, but the state still has plenty of large snakes to boast.

Seattle’s Woodland Park Zoo raised approximately $2.36 million at its 49th annual Jungle Party held Friday, July 11 ...

The animal rescue charity has urged the public to be extra vigilant for snakes on the loose as the animals are more likely to ...

An AVAAZ petition addressed to Sri Lanka’s President Anura Kumara Dissanayake by Champa Fernando,  President of the Kandy ...

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Despite their ominous name and oversized jaws, these animals only measure about one to three millimeters in length.

Kingsnakes look scary, but they’re non-venomous and rarely bite unless threatened. Here’s what to know before a wild encounter.

Like all plovers, killdeer nest on the ground. Most successful nesting areas for this species have access to shallow water, ...

Pine martens have been seen thriving in the New Forest after being absent from the national park for decades. Once widespread ...

Hippos are dangerous — highly territorial and fiercely protective of their young. They are capable of capsizing boats and ...

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