Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. Snakes are typically regarded as land-dwelling creatures.

Belonging to the genus Chrysopelea, flying snakes don’t truly fly in the way birds or bats do. The flying snakes of Asia are truly remarkable creatures with a unique ability to maneuver between ...

A team of researchers in Bangladesh spotted two rare tree snakes in the forests of the Kaptai National Park and the Dudpukuria-Dhopachari Wildlife Sanctuary, the Miami Herald reported. The discovery ...

The Hebius genus, known for its elongated body and distinctive coloration, has long presented challenges in species identification due to intraspecific variation. The Hebius optatus species complex, ...