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In the 1940s, the brown tree snake reached Guam hidden in post-WWII cargo and set off a chain reaction that scientists are still measuring today; birds gone, tree seedlings down by up to 92%, and spiders multiplying up to 40-fold on an island that once had neither- Palestinian Embassy calls for urgent medical aid: "If not India and Indian people, then who?"
- Burmese pythons in Florida are changing Everglades in a surprising way: Study reveals giant snakes are spreading seeds
- In 1979, Japan released 30 mongooses onto Amami Oshima to kill venomous snakes, and it took 45 years to fix what happened nextJapan's ambitious plan to control venomous snakes on Amami Ōshima with Indian mongooses in 1979 backfired spectacularly. The introduced pre...04 Jun, 2026, 03.36 PM IST
- 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 Do Some Snakes Evolve Simpler Venom Instead of Potent MixturesContrary to long-held beliefs, new research reveals rattlesnakes are not solely developing more complex venoms. In isolated habitats with l...21 May, 2026, 09.41 AM IST
- Why do squirrels rub snake scent on themselves, and what does it actually do?Ground squirrels have a surprising survival trick. They use the smell of rattlesnakes to hide their own scent from predators. Researchers o...20 May, 2026, 07.03 PM IST
- Cobra vs Cottonmouth: Why these two snakes are dangerous in completely different waysImagine navigating the wild terrains of Africa or Asia, where cobras lurk with their potent venom that disrupts the nervous system, leading...20 May, 2026, 06.52 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
- Five snakes that actually fly, here's what they are and where to spot themFive species of Southeast Asian snakes defy gravity by launching from trees and flattening their bodies into a ribbon-like shape to glide. ...12 May, 2026, 06.41 PM IST
- US Supreme Court ruling guts minority vote protections, could redraw political map by 2028The Supreme Court significantly weakened a key Civil Rights-era law by striking down a majority Black congressional district in Louisiana. ...30 Apr, 2026, 06.35 AM IST
- What Snake Holes in Your Yard Actually Look Like, And Which Ones to Worry AboutSnakes do not dig their own burrows, instead utilizing tunnels made by other animals. Identifying these "borrowed homes" involves looking f...27 Apr, 2026, 05.42 PM IST
- Chilling discovery: 10 venomous king cobras found in Nepal; Scientists say it's a warning of a major disaster9 deadly king cobras and a monocled cobra were recently found near Kathmandu, raising alarms about climate change as these tropical snakes ...10 Jun, 2025, 02.32 PM IST
- Man exposes himself to lethal snake venom 856 times; helps scientists develop world's 'most broadly effective' antidoteScientists have developed a potentially universal antivenom. This uses antibodies from Timothy Friede, who self-immunized against snake ven...03 May, 2025, 02.42 PM IST
- Chinese Lunar New Year 2025: What the year of the Snake means and how it will shape your year ahead in Chinese astrologyChinese Lunar New Year 2025 marks the start of the Year of the Snake, a time of transformation, wisdom, and personal growth. According to C...29 Jan, 2025, 07.00 PM IST
- 2025 Chinese Zodiac: Which signs will have the best and luckiest year - snake, rat, ox or rabbit?2025 Chinese Zodiac: The 2025 Year of the Snake, starts on January 29 and concludes on February 16, 2026.31 Dec, 2024, 12.40 AM IST
- Elvish Yadav case explained: Understanding snake venom addiction and its deadly recreational effectsElvish Yadav, 'Bigg Boss OTT' winner, has been arrested for arranging snake venom for recreational purposes at rave parties and is now faci...21 Mar, 2024, 03.18 PM IST
- Rare sea snakes thought to be extinct found in AustraliaScientists have discovered two critically endangered species of sea snakes off the coast of Western Australia, which were thought to be ext...21 Dec, 2015, 05.10 PM IST
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