In the animal world, power is not always measured in kilograms or muscle mass. A single, well placed venomous bite can topple ...

Nature's deadliest arsenal lurks in the shadows of oceans, forests, and deserts, where tiny creatures wield toxins far ...

Across jungles, deserts, and even the deepest parts of the ocean, some animals rely on venom to survive and dominate their ...

Venom is one of the animal kingdom's oldest and most effective weapons, providing creatures with an effective means of attack or defense. Spider venom, for example, is thought to have evolved from a ...

In his new National Geographic series Pole to Pole, the actor ventures deep into the Amazon in search of creatures whose ...

In deserts, jungles and swamps around the world, snakes are waging a biochemical war against their prey. When a snake displays its fangs, it’s showing off one of evolution’s greatest weapons. This is ...

Rachael has a degree in Zoology from the University of Southampton, and specializes in animal behavior, evolution, palaeontology, and the environment. Rachael has a degree in Zoology from the ...

Snakes are efficient predators, but they are far from invincible. Across different ecosystems, a small group of animals has ...

With just venom and precision, these snakes can defend themselves from afar, without ever needing to bite you. Here’s what ...

Some of the most dangerous creatures on Earth don’t snarl, stalk, or look threatening. Many appear gentle, slow, or even ...

Snakes, spiders, and scorpions are venomous creatures that strike fear in the hearts of many. A single sting or a bite from various species of these animals is enough to cause serious damage, or even ...

A lone snake slithers across a make-shift stage at Jeremy Phillips' home. It's the only one he has left. He's loved snakes since he was you and he caught four venomous snakes in Red River Gorge the ...