7 snakes that hunt birds in trees: How tree-living predators use stealth, camouflage, and speed to catch prey

High up from the forest floor, birds flit from limb to limb and weave their homes from leafy foliage, seemingly safe from ...
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9 fascinating green snake species across the globe, from the green tree python to the boomslang

Green snakes are among the most fascinating reptiles on Earth, not only because of their bright colouration but also due to their role in the ecosystem. Green snakes inhabit all of North America, ...
Reuters

Study shows how snakes got an evolutionary leg up on the competition

WASHINGTON, Feb 22 (Reuters) - Since first appearing during the age of dinosaurs, snakes have authored an evolutionary success story - slithering into almost every habitat on Earth, from oceans to ...
Townsville Bulletin

Cairns family discovers big green snake hiding in their Christmas tree

An Edge Hill family discovered an unexpected decoration among the tinsel in their Christmas tree, finding a beautiful big ...
Raleigh News & Observer

Can NC snakes climb fences or up the side of a house? Some can. Experts explain

Climbing: It’s an activity performed by adventure-seekers at parks and gyms, mountain goats in the Rockies and, sometimes, snakes. To avoid getting too close to the slithering reptiles, only looking ...
Smithsonian Magazine

How Do Snakes Move Without Legs?

Snakes have adapted to climb trees, leap across hot sand, and even swim through water — all without arms or legs. What’s their secret? Mike Bock This corn snake, shown here at the Smithsonian's ...