“Rattlesnakes are the pinnacle of vertebrate evolution,” said Colclough, who considers himself an ardent supporter and ...

The Masters' snake, known to be sensitive to fire, has been found on private, unburnt land in the Victorian Mallee.

Snakes come in various sizes, colors, and temperaments, with some being friendly and suitable as pets too. This guide ...

Pygmy seahorses, about the size of a fingernail, are some of the smallest vertebrates in the world. First discovered in 1969, little was known about the creatures. But in the early 2000s ...

From left, DPMMR’s Art Cooper, Juli Goldstein and Steve McCulloch bring a struggling pygmy killer whale to shore. DEB JOHNSON/Contributed Marine mammal responders mobilized for the report of a ...

The world’s most famous pygmy hippo, Moo Deng, turned six months old on Jan 10. The resident of Thailand’s Khao Kheow Open Zoo became an internet sensation at two months old, capturing the hearts of ...

These reports led to more than 70 new rattlesnake locations for both timber and pygmy rattlesnakes. This community science effort bloomed even further in 2021 with nearly 300 sightings reported, and ...

The public is finally able to see the new endangered pygmy hippo in person at a Virginia zoo. According to officials at Metro Richmond Zoo in Moseley, mother Iris and her female calf returned to ...

The Lunar New Year 2025 marks the arrival of the Wood Snake, a rare and meaningful combination that appears only once every 60 years. AP A worker adjusts a 2025 snake shaped lantern at Wang Yongxun's ...

The new baby pygmy hippopotamus that was born at the Metro Richmond Zoo in December is now on view at the zoo, according to officials. The newborn, who has yet to be named, can be seen at Hippo ...

Step aside Moo Deng, there’s a new pygmy hippopotamus in town. Earlier this month, the Metro Richmond Zoo in Moseley, Virginia, welcomed a baby female pygmy hippo calf whose name will be decided ...

Earlier this month, the Metro Richmond Zoo in Moseley, Virginia, welcomed a baby female pygmy hippo calf whose name will be decided by the public. The newborn, currently weighing in at 15 pounds ...