Even botanists can be surprised at the sheer variety of a houseplant often known only for being indestructible.

Rivers across the U.S. are home to over 50 snake species, both venomous and non-venomous ... to encounter snakes in their natural habitats. All these rivers are but a small fraction of the ...

All animals live in or seek a set ... Given their status as a non-native species, we were keen to find out how Aesculapian snakes are surviving in chilly north Wales, further north than anywhere ...

All animals ... of this snake in the southern parts of its range have discovered a rapid decline, potentially due in part to climate change. Given their status as a non-native species, we were ...

The Nicobar Islands are a biodiversity hotspot, home to unique species found nowhere else. Long isolated, these islands have ...

Ball pythons, in general, are one of the most popular pet snake species due to their ... which has a body that is mainly white with some colored scales scattered all over. Its eyes are usually ...

A snake species that hasn't been spotted in the UK for over 300,000 years has made a surprising return, with some individuals ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

A NEW invasive species of snake could be escaping the cold by crawling into people's houses, researchers have warned. Aesculapian snakes, which can grow to over 7ft long, originally escaped from ...

Creatures such as rabbits, foxes, or groundhogs often vacate their homes, leaving them perfect for snakes to take over. These burrows provide an ideal environment for hibernation and protection from ...