Meet the spitting cobras – venomous snakes capable of projecting venom with remarkable accuracy to deter threats.

Two zookeepers were taken to a hospital after they were bitten by a binturong, also known as a bearcat, at the Smithsonian’s ...

A South Norfolk man undergoes rabies treatment after a kitten bite, highlighting the critical need for vigilance against ...

Starting Jan. 1, veterinarians in the state will no longer be allowed to declaw cats. We spoke to veterinarians about how pet ...

Binturong Lola in her habitat at the Claws & Paws Pathway at Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute. (Courtesy Smithsonian/Skip Brown) A 12-year-old binturong named Lola bit two ...

A thug unleashed an unhinged glass bottle attack on a train as he jumped from his seat and clobbered a passenger over the head until the weapon smashed. Thomas Craig, 48, was filmed jumping out of his ...

A healthy garden invites wildlife, including snakes. It's important to look for signs they're slithering about, and identify ...

Scientists may have developed a snake bite antivenom that can be used for 17 different species of snakes, according to a study published in the journal Nature. The antivenom specifically targets ...

Deinagkistrodon acutus, a species of viper endemic to Southeast Asia, strikes the fake prey at high speed. Credit: Journal of Experimental Biology A viper can bite its target faster than you can blink ...

People bitten by a black mamba, a venomous snake that lives in central and southern Africa, have just hours to live. The snake’s venom disrupts nerves and muscles, and eventually paralyses the lungs ...

To capture snake strikes on video, scientists put medical gel on a stick and warmed it to mimic the body temperature of a mammal. Then, they waited for the snakes to attack. Oliver Neuman via ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. A venomous snake bite is not something you ever want to encounter on ...