Calakmul remained relatively undisturbed until gum harvesters in Mexico led an American botanist to them in 1931. Here’s what ...

Ever wondered which area of America harvests the most eggplant? These states have risen to the top when it comes to producing ...

Snakes can be scary because some are venomous, but they can also be really beautiful. Some snakes have bright red colours that make them stand out and catch your attention instantly. Their patterns, ...

Its unique nanoscale layers reflect blue light, helping it attract birds for seed dispersal. Scientists have long believed that truly blue fruits do not exist in nature. Even common "blue" foods such ...

Picture an animal that huddles up with others when stressed, babysits its young, hangs out around relatives, and gathers in big groups every year. Did you imagine a rattlesnake? For a long time, ...

A University of Florida study found that snake bites in the state are an understudied but avoidable risk. Most venomous snake bites in Florida occurred when people, primarily men, intentionally ...

A yard with flowery trees and green bushes - Dejavu Designs/Getty Images Your yard is alive with wild animals. From sing-song birds to mischievous squirrels to — snakes? That's right: snakes are ...

The North American racer is one of Ohio's fastest and most aggressive snakes. While not venomous, racers can inflict a painful bite if they feel threatened. The species is divided into the black racer ...

“They are the ones that have to be able to strike as quickly as possible,” says Alistair Evans, a zoologist at Monash University in Melbourne. It typically takes mammals between 60 to 400 milliseconds ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. More than 4,200 species of snakes exist on the planet and ...

This blue corn masa sourdough smells and tastes like a cross between your favorite loaf of bread and a blue corn tortilla. The bread has helped make 61 Hundred Bread in Santa Ana a destination bakery ...

San Antonio's Gimme Gimme ruffled some feathers this summer after the Southtown bar introduced crispy dogs to its weekly menu rotation. The bar's new take on the locally beloved dish quickly garnered ...