The iconic hood of the king cobra is not just skin but an extension of rib bones and muscles. When threatened, the snake spreads its ribs and flares the hood to appear larger and more intimidating to ...

In the swamps of Florida, the American alligator poses a significant threat to unsuspecting humans. Thailand’s tropical climate is ideal for several venomous snakes, including the monocled cobra and ...

Animal Pictures and Facts Learn all you wanted to know about animals with pictures, videos, facts, news, and more. Composite photograph by Joel Sartore, National Geographic Photo Ark ...

SA Arid Lands received $275 000 grant from the state government for sustainable use of undersized goats to protect native habitat and pasture. (supplied).

“The new exhibits allow visitors to get a closer look at the unique characteristics of these species,” he said in a statement. Among the featured species are the boa snake, vine snake, monocled cobra, ...

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Honey Badger: This tough creature is known for its fearlessness and can take on cobras, often attacking them despite the risk of venom. Mongoose: Renowned for their agility and resistance to snake ...

The eldest son of Elizabeth and John Dickens was born in February 1812 on Portsea Island in the British city of Portsmouth, and moved around with his family in his younger years to Yorkshire and ...

Honey Badger – Bold and resilient, the honey badger can take down much larger prey. Its thick skin offers some protection against cobra venom.

CRUISING THROUGH THE MANGROVES If you’re in the Sundarbans and you skip the boat ride, did you even really go? After a dinner ...