King cobra vs. Russell's viper – Understanding major differences and who will win in a fight
The King Cobra and Russell's Viper are both among the deadliest snakes in existence, each sharing its own poisonous ...
Snakes' secret language of ultraviolet color: A hidden world of predator evasion and camouflage
In the study of why and how animals look the way they do, color is king—at least, the range of color humans can see. A ...
DNA and 90 million-year-old pollen fossils reveal new insights into evolution of Asian tropics
In a new study published today in Science, researchers from the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (RBG Kew), together with global ...
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Snakes on Sado Island coexist through differentiation of activity time, habitat, and diet
Sado Island, Japan, is inhabited by seven species of snakes, the largest number in any isolated island in Japan, except for the subtropical Ryukyu Archipelago. Researchers conducted a 5-year field ...
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Snakes on Sado Island coexist through differentiation of activity time, habitat, and diet
Tsukuba, Japan—"Niche partitioning" is one of the ... and prey differ from those of other species. In the case of snakes, niche partitioning of prey resources has been considered the major ...
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Visiting Japan in March: Best Things to Do and Reasons to Visit
March is considered one of the best months to visit Japan, thanks to its mild weather, colorful blooms, and vibrant cultural events. As winter wanes, plum and early cherry blossoms emerge in warmer ...
Elusive 2-foot-long predator — with ‘dangerous’ bite — discovered as new species
As night settled across Laos, an elusive 2-foot-long predator emerged from its hiding place and began climbing along the ...
Charlotte Observer16d
Elusive 2-foot-long predator — with ‘dangerous’ bite — discovered as new species
As night settled across Laos, an elusive 2-foot-long predator emerged from its hiding place and began climbing along the rocks. Its “cryptic camouflage” and “secretive” lifestyle helped it ...
Indiatimes17d
5 stunning purple snakes you didn’t know existed
These snakes, including the common file snake, purple-glossed snakes, and mangrove pit viper, possess unique traits, varying from harmless to highly venomous. Their rarity and elusive nature make ...
The National Interest17d
The Proud Legacy of the AH-1W Whiskey Cobra in USMC Service
Marine Corps AH-1W Whiskey Cobras flew close-air-support missions in Grenada and the Persian Gulf. In the world of Mother Nature, flesh-and-blood flying snakes (scie ...
BBC18d
Uganda probes death of Nigerian footballer in shopping mall
Lawal was a striker playing for local team Vipers Sports Club, which has expressed its sadness for the "untimely passing of our beloved player". Tributes have been flowing in for the Nigerian ...
The Indian Express18d
Why snakes are responsible for most wildlife attack deaths in Kerala
As per the WildLife Protection Act of 1972, venomous snakes such as king cobra and russell’s viper are protected under Schedule II. Non-venomous snakes such as the Indian python are protected under ...