For a tree to be admired at a distance – as a lawn centrepiece, for example – white-stemmed birches are widely planted: Betula utilis subsp. jacquemontii “Doorenbos”, for example, or for orange bark ...

The adorable sand cats at a zoo in North Carolina harbor a deadly secret. Despite their small size and look that's similar to a house cat, these felines are considered the second deadliest cat in the ...

The toxic bite of a Gila monster can kill a human, but a specific ingredient in the cocktail of the lizard's venom is the ...

With spectacular views across to Albania, the verdant setting of this converted farmhouse on Corfu is testament to garden ...

Picture a primordial Earth: a world of muted browns, greys and greens. Fast forward to today, and Earth teems with a ...

An employee at Market Basket in Manchester found the ornate cat-eyed snake inside a shipment. The snake is now being handled by rescue organizations.

So why evolve bright warning signals when camouflage could also deter predators? The answer lies in the local predator ...

As the weather changes and spring approaches, Arizona residents may see more animals, including Gila monsters, snakes and ...

There are many species with pretty scary defensive (and offensive) tactics, such as venom. These species in particular can be ...