While Brazil is a trendy holiday spot worldwide for its vibrant culture, Snake Island should be excluded from any itinerary.

Besides being lethal, snakebites can cause permanent disabilities and amputations. Most deaths occur in Africa, Asia, and Latin America, where people lack medical resources. It’s easy to relate to ...

The Cape cobra is notorious for being one of the most dangerous snakes in South Africa. Alongside the black mamba, it is responsible for a significant number of fatal snake bites in the country.

The black mamba’s venom is known as the deadliest in Africa, despite the absence of protease enzymes in its composition. Black mambas are known and feared on the continent, giving rise to tons of ...

A 10-foot king cobra, the world’s deadliest snake, was rescued for the first time in Himachal Pradesh’s Sirmaur district. The rare sighting caused panic among villagers who alerted the Forest ...

The Africa Program achieves its mission through in-depth research that offers practical solutions to key challenges in US-Africa relations. The Africa Program's flagship initiatives include the ...

If it bites you and you die, it's venomous. If you bite it and you die, it's poisonous. There are 6 dangerous snakes in ...

South Africa has been labeled the most dangerous country for driving, while Norway holds the top spot for road safety. India and the US also ranked poorly. The study highlights issues such as traffic ...

responsible for more snake bite fatalities in Africa than any other species, can deliver venom potent enough to kill an adult human, with victims experiencing severe pain Social media users expressed ...

There’s excitement bubbling in Kigali, Rwanda, ahead of the Global AI Summit on Africa, which opens today, promising economic opportunities and innovation. Not least because of last week’s ...