As adults, these large snakes are better known for their slow, lumbering gait, but the researchers discovered that young ...

In Morena, a female cobra stayed beside her dead mate for nearly 24 hours, leading locals to believe in a tragic love story. But, science suggests snakes don't form emotional bonds ...

In the Amazon, a new study explores the intricate relationship between local communities and anacondas, revealing a shift ...

Greek mythology and its stories of love, power, betrayal, and tragedy have fascinated many generations. But let’s also take a ...

Zhao Ji says the next generation of creators must move beyond myth-based IP as China’s animation sector matures.

A lifelong fascination with nature and fieldwork led this researcher to the world of ethnobiology a field where ecology, ...

Meet Jormungandr, the great serpent of Midgard, tossed into the sea from a young age to die, yet survived, growing to a size of brain melting levels. This beast would play a pivotal role in ...

Portraying a real person in Say Nothing was "a great honor," Anthony Boyle tells Gold Derby about his role as renowned Irish activist Brendan Hughes. "This one felt really special, because it was so ...

Some scholars believe that the people of ancient Colchis used snakes to guard their temples. This likely conclusion makes the origin of this dragon in Greek mythology even clearer. The fact that ...

In Indian Hindu mythology, Vasuki is a divine giant serpent and the god of snakes. One of the Nagas, or snake people, Vasuki, was gigantic and terrifying, but as a deity, Vasuki symbolizes wealth, ...

You've probably noticed a symbol on an ambulance featuring a snake inside a six-point star, but you may not realize how it represents the medical field.

Snake-People Interactions Snakes do not bite people unless provoked. Most snake bites occur when someone deliberately threatens, handles or harms the snake, causing it to become defensive.