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 ...

As if that weren’t enough of an accomplishment for the old lady, she did this without having been in contact with a male for over 15 years. Researchers are investigating whether ...

It’s a world-first event: the hatching of Ball Python eggs that are breaking new ground in reptile breeding. Watch the incredible snakes hatch for the first time and get insights into the breeding ...