An unusual observation has surprised snake conservationists after a Mumbai-based wildlife enthusiast documented a rare case of cannibalism in the Indian rat snake (Ptyas mucosa). In the Ghodbunder ...

Scientists discover new intestinal cells in Burmese pythons that completely dissolve bones, explaining why they never appear in feces.

Mongooses have a special immunity to snake venom. Their bodies contain acetylcholine receptors that neutralise venom, helping them survive deadly encounters with snakes ...