Our bones did not begin deep inside the body. They started in the skin, not long after the first complex animals took shape.

For nearly two decades, an American mechanic turned self-taught snake expert has done something that sounds suicidal at first ...

If you dream about a snake that's hiding, waiting to strike, this could be a sign that you're recognizing a subtle threat in ...

Rattlesnakes are an iconic part of the American landscape, especially in the deserts of the Southwest, as well as the ...

It’s the metal, plastic, and wires that give the robot its shape and allow it to move around. Engineers in this field design ...

This week, Asking Eric helps a reader overcome the guilt of a pet-sitting accident and offers guidance on supporting a friend ...

Dear Eric: I recently pet sat for somewhat new friends. I had been invited on a weekend trip with them but had a work ...

Loving a pet always comes with the knowledge that time is limited, even when people try not to think about it. Most animals ...

If they reach the ecosystem's carrying capacity in the Everglades, the pythons will spread, and that likely means into ...

Picture an animal that huddles up with others when stressed, babysits its young, hangs out around relatives, and gathers in big groups every year. Did you imagine a rattlesnake? For a long time, ...

Evidence suggests pythons may be evolving to tolerate colder climates farther north. These invasive snakes are primarily established in South Florida, south of Lake Okeechobee. As sections of the ...