Snakes are often misunderstood but possess remarkable beauty. This article showcases stunning snake species from around the globe. From the Amazon rainforest to isolated regions, these creatures ...

Reptiles and birds have evolved to expel nitrogenous waste in the form of solids, known commonly as urates, which are predominantly uric acid crystals. Having solid or semisolid urine helps the ...

On Dec. 7, 1965, Pope Paul solemnly promulgated the Second Vatican Council’s Declaration on Religious Freedom, known by its Latin incipit (opening words) as Dignitatis Humanae. The Council thereby ...

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Rachael has a degree in Zoology from the University of Southampton, and specializes in animal behavior, evolution, palaeontology, and the environment. Rachael has a degree in Zoology from the ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. More than 4,200 species of snakes exist on the planet and ...

A large python that turned up at a Los Angeles County In-N-Out drive-thru this week has reportedly been reunited with its owners more than 40 miles away in San Bernardino County. Workers at the ...

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A scientist and former diplomat has said she is “honoured” to have been appointed as the new chief executive of the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh (RBGE). Dr Julia Knights will become the 17th Regius ...

A resident of Village By the Lake condos in South Everett had an unexpected visitor at 7am on Wednesday, September 4th. Much to their surprise, they discovered a python roaming around their front door ...

Soon to be the official tool for managing Python installations on Windows, the new Python Installation Manager picks up where the ‘py’ launcher left off. Python is a first-class citizen on Microsoft ...