It's well known that deadly snakes strike very swiftly, and it is easy to infer that if you’re unlucky enough to be bitten, the moment of contact will be as simple as it is sudden: a lightning-quick ...

Many reptiles excrete solid uric acid crystals instead of liquid urine, a water-saving adaptation that could hold clues for human medicine. If you’ve never cared for a reptile, you might be surprised ...

Critters consuming species that harbor deadly toxins have evolved a suite of clever strategies to keep out of harm’s way.

The team hypothesizes that the snakes have enzymes that convert the deadly substances into nontoxic forms, much as human ...

Vipers launched from coils with smooth, explosive acceleration. If the first stab wasn’t perfect, they “walked” a fang out ...

These animals build intricate resting places, adorned with insect remains, to lure prey, according to a study.

The fang blenny (Plagiotremus rhinorhynchos) mimics the appearance and dance of a cleaner wrasse, which tends to be tolerated ...

They found that venomous snakes use dramatically different strategies to deliver their deadly bites. Vipers and elapids ...

Few actions in nature inspire more fear and fascination than snake bites. And the venomous reptiles have to move fast to sink ...

Is getting a poop cam for your toilet the key to good gut health? See what some experts are saying about the unusual ...

Reptiles produce crystal "pee," which, in humans, would cause gout or kidney stones. But this seems to be working out great ...