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Snake antivenom serum proves to be three times more effective than the standard one
In Brazil, a group of researchers from the Federal University of São Paulo (UNIFESP) and the Butantan Institute have ...
‘Mysterious’ long-toed creature missing for a century found sunbathing in jungle
The species rediscovered in the jungles of Indonesia had not been reported for over a century and was never seen alive until now.
3-foot-long creature with black tongue found on island. It’s a new species
On an island in Papua New Guinea, a 3-foot-long creature with a black tongue made itself at home in a village garden — or it tried to, at least. Locals spotted the “smooth” animal and caught it. They ...
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In a preclinical study, a new jararaca antivenom serum was three times more effective than the standard one
Researchers from the Federal University of São Paulo and the Butantan Institute are working on an improved version of the ...
‘Remarkable’ invasive snake capable of reproducing by itself is now in Ecuador
The “tiny” snake is often mistaken for an earthworm and is being shipped globally unintentionally in the root balls of ...
Study of wishbone spiders includes 55 new-to-science species
A two-year study into the Australian wishbone spiders by experts from Queensland Museum, Western Australian Museum and the ...
These are the humane methods for killing Florida's nonnative reptiles like iguanas
Florida's invasive reptiles are unwanted. This means there is a goal to eliminate them. There is a difference between killing ...
4-foot-long creature found at abandoned island village. It’s a new species
On a small island of Papua New Guinea, a 4-foot-long creature moved through the overgrown rainforest covering the site of an ...
4-foot-long island predator found ‘enveloping’ an attacker. It’s a new species
On a small island of Papua New Guinea, a hawk tried to attack a “large” 4-foot-long predator but ended up becoming its prey instead. A scientist stumbled up on the scene and w ...
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Snakes are often the villains. A new book gives them a fair shake
From demon to danger noodle, human ideas about snakes can be as contradictory as the creatures themselves. In Slither, Stephen S. Hall challenges our serpent stereotypes.
Longmont Leader5d
Snakes in Colorado: Venomous and Non-Venomous Species to Know
You can find both venomous and non-venomous snakes in Colorado, each with its own habits and features. Some snakes are shy ...
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Snakes are out and about in spring. Here's what you need to know about snakes in Georgia
Georgia is home to 47 snake species, with only seven of them being venomous. Snakes are an important part of the ecosystem, helping to control populations of rodents and other small animals. People ...