Faking death, tentacle traps, spider tails: Inside the minds of the world's most cunning snakesSnakes are not just scary, they are strategic. Some species use mind games and fake moves to survive. The King Cobra varies hunting tactics...
21 May, 2026, 08.12 PM IST
Why birds suddenly avoid wind turbines painted with snake-like patternsScientists are exploring novel strategies to protect birds from wind turbines, moving beyond simple color changes. A new study suggests usi...
20 May, 2026, 04.53 PM IST
A newly found snake species survives predators by disguising its tail as a second headScientists have discovered a new snake species in China's Guangxi region. This tiny snake, named Calamaria incredibilis, has a tail that lo...
18 May, 2026, 02.22 PM IST
Why Do Some Snakes Evolve Simpler Venom Instead of Potent MixturesScientists are rethinking snake venom evolution. Previously, complexity was seen as superior. New research shows snakes simplify venom for ...
16 May, 2026, 03.57 PM IST
8 fascinating things you probably didn't know about the rat snakeDiscover the surprising intelligence and ecological importance of rat snakes, America's original pest control. These non-venomous constrict...
13 May, 2026, 01.38 PM IST
Scientists Found a Rare Fossil Showing Snakes Once Had Legs and Looked Very Different From TodayA remarkable fossil, Najash rionegrina, reveals snakes evolved gradually, losing legs and reshaping their bodies over millions of years. Th...
01 May, 2026, 03.55 PM IST
Calamaria garoensis: New snake species discovered in Meghalaya's Garo hillsNew snake species, burrowing reed snake, have been discovered by scientists named Calamaria garoensis, in the Garo Hills of Meghalaya. The ...
22 Apr, 2026, 04.51 PM IST
Scientists found snake cannibalism in over 200 species, and it’s more common than you thinkScientists now understand snake cannibalism is a common survival strategy. Previously thought rare, new research reveals it occurs across h...
04 Feb, 2026, 04.03 PM IST
How snakes use their sense of smell to distinguish identityResearchers have discovered that snakes, specifically garter snakes, can recognize themselves through scent, challenging previous notions a...
14 Apr, 2024, 05.32 PM IST
3 new species of 'archaic' snake discovered in Ecuador's graveyards, churchesThese ground snakes are the most species-rich snake genus in the world (there are now 150 species known globally), but few people have seen...
23 Sep, 2022, 10.28 AM IST
New snake species named after Uddhav Thackeray's sonThe new species was named 'Thackeray's cat snake' (scientific name 'Boiga thackerayi') for Tejas Thackeray's contribution to the discovery.
27 Sep, 2019, 10.34 AM IST
Snakes evolved on land 128 million years agoThe original snake ancestor was a nocturnal, stealth-hunting predator that had tiny hind limbs with ankles and toes, researchers said.
20 May, 2015, 05.18 PM IST
New snake species found in Ganjam named after OdishaThe Russian Journal of Herpetology, an international science journal, has published a research paper on the new species in its latest editi...
28 Sep, 2014, 11.12 AM IST
- New species enrich Hyderabad’s biodiversity
If you are one of those getting upset over the rapid extinction of plant and animal species from the planet, here’s something to cheer abou...
20 Jul, 2014, 02.16 AM IST
- Eight new species of snakes discovered in Chhattisgarh
Eight new species of snakes were discovered in a survey conducted for the first time in four districts of Chhattisgarh by forest department...
31 May, 2014, 12.48 PM IST
- New snake species found in 4 districts
Eight new species of snakes were discovered in a survey conducted for the first time in four districts of Chhattisgarh by forest department...
31 May, 2014, 10.14 AM IST
King Cobra faces loss of habitatThe King Cobra, world's longest venomous snake found predominantly in Indian rain forests, are increasingly threatened due to loss of habit...
29 Jun, 2012, 01.45 PM IST