Snakes are one of nature's most interesting survivors. Where most people imagine them basking in warm sun or hiding amongst ...

Anacondas have been giants of the animal world for over 12 million years, reveals new research. Analysis of fossils from South America shows that the tropical snakes reached their maximum size 12.4 ...

A University of Cambridge-led team has analyzed giant anaconda fossils from South America to deduce that these tropical snakes reached their maximum size 12.4 million years ago and have remained ...

Snakes have adapted to nearly every continent on Earth, thriving in a range of habitats, from steaming rainforests to arid deserts. These reptiles have evolved some of the most potent venom and ...