Snakes
Snake snacks? Hunter-gatherer diets in northern Israel included reptiles, new study suggests
Using careful examination methods, researchers were able to identify for the first time cut marks made by flint knives in consistent locations on the bones of large snakes found at the site.
King cobra rises from bathroom bowl at Philippine resort, startling holidaymakers
167 million-year-old enigma: scientists explore the 'false snake of Elgol's unique traits
Man in critical condition after being bitten by snake in Jordan Valley
Israel Police arrest man for illegal trafficking of python snakes
The animals were found held in violation of the law, in conditions deemed to be "ignominious," police said. He was also missing a permit for the possession and trade of pythons.
Primitive language among chimps discovered by scientists using fake snakes - study
The snake model used for the study was manufactured from the skin of a dead python.
Snakes cartwheel to get out of danger in new tactic - study
This small, semi-fossorial snake is known to be secretive and nocturnal and is often found hiding in the leaf litter or under rocks during the day.
Israeli zoologists find new family of snakes dating back 50 million years
A new snake family named Micrelapidae that includes only three species – two in East Africa and one in Israel – has as identified by an international team including Israeli zoologists.
Connecting with animals to heal trauma in Sderot
The Sderot Animal-Assisted Therapy Center staffed by professional therapists specializing in the area of trauma.
The science behind colorful snakes - study
Researchers have located and successfully edited the gene responsible for reptilian color variants.
Leonardo DiCaprio names newly discovered snake species after special someone
The new species was discovered in the Panamanian jungle and exclusively eats snails and slugs.
Snakes have two clitorises and they're both important, new study reveals
This female-led study discovered that snake clitorises are important for sex and can be stimulated to cause pleasure, despite years of scientific neglect.
3 new snake species found beneath churches, graveyards in Ecuador - study
Graveyards in the Ecuadorian Andes are not only home to the deceased but are inhabited by ground snakes from the genus Atractus, which includes roughly 146 species.
Snakes on a plane: Youth caught with reptiles at Ben-Gurion
Three suspects, all in their 20's, were carrying hundreds of reptiles, including rare ones, and turtles in their luggage.