Snakes are admired for their beauty and significance in ecosystems. Across the globe, species like the blue coral snake, San ...

Three new species of king cobras have recently been identified, and the Field Museum’s collection has been harboring one of ...

Snakes, admired and feared, often live longer in captivity due to fewer threats. Lifespans differ by species; king cobras can live 20-25 years in the wild, reaching up to 30 in captivity.

But while talking about snakes in general with Field Museum scientists would surely be fascinating unto itself, in this case, ...

"There's just a lot we don't know, and this is sort of the first step in getting a better grasp on what this biodiversity ...

CHICAGO (CBS) -- Wednesday marked the Lunar New Year and the beginning of the year of the snake, and the Field Museum of Natural History figured it made for a fitting time to talk about snakes.

"There's just a lot we don't know, and this is sort of the first step in getting a better grasp on what this biodiversity ...

A routine visit to the ladies’ bathroom at Kruger National Park turned into a terrifying encounterwhen a highly venomous ...