A white-necked jacobin hummingbird chick surprises scientists, scaring away wasps by mimicking a poisonous caterpillar.

A python measuring 21 feet and weighing more than 200 pounds was captured this week behind a home in the Malaysian district of Jasin. The discovery of the enormous reptile left villagers “shocked,” ...

The Papuan Olive Python, Apodora papuana, is a large, non-venomous snake native to New Guinea, distinguished by its rare ability to change skin color, ...

Snakes have intrigued scientists for centuries. Studying these serpents has offered clues into their bodies, venom chemistry, ...

A controlled experiment has revealed how owls achieve their signature silent flight. Researchers found that the birds’ ...

California’s diverse landscapes from arid deserts and grassy oak savannas to misty coastal forests and alpine peaks, support an incredible array of wildlife, including an equally rich variety of ...

More recently, I discovered the accompanying footage, which shows a Mabamba Swamp shoebill stalking, striking and gobbling a snake as though it were a mere worm. The footage was shared in September by ...

A rare cave study reveals Cuban boas hunting bats together, positioning themselves strategically to block escapes, ...

A pistol-waving maniac was gunned down by cops during a deadly broad-daylight confrontation on a Seattle street corner — with the deadly encounter captured on newly released bodycam footage. The ...

A new warning from global health experts is raising alarms about the potential for a bird flu pandemic that could outpace the devastation of COVID-19, if the H5N1 virus mutates to spread easily ...

Five months after the deadly Texas Hill Country flood, newly released 911 calls reveal panic, desperation and heartbreaking pleas. The two emergency dispatchers on duty were overwhelmed as they were ...

EDITOR’S NOTE: This story contains audio clips and descriptions of 911 calls that may be distressing. Listener discretion is advised. Heartbreaking pleas for help poured into the Kerrville, Texas, ...