The Nile monitor has an aggressive temperament and thrives in Florida's climate.

Snakes can sometimes be unwelcome guests in your garden or backyard, but you may inadvertently be giving them an invitation if you have these plants.

Another giant reptile is clawing its way toward disrupting the South Florida ecosystem as an invasive species. The Nile monitor -- a semi-aquatic lizard equipped with razor claws that can grow up to 6 ...

The karst caves of north-western Puerto Rico in the Caribbean are home to a surprisingly large array of animals. Some of these creatures are small. Cockroaches and other bugs scuttle from nook to ...

Snakes are often portrayed as aggressive, but almost all snakes retreat at the sight of humans. They'll only attack if ...

How many types of snakes are there? It's hard to quantify with one final answer because it changes. The short answer is that ...

The creatures can grow up to 5 feet long. Officials issue warning after hikers spot huge invasive lizard lurking in state park: 'If you see it, back away safely' first appeared on The Cool Down.

We discuss the 10 most venomous animals on Earth. Read all about them, from the rockfish to the most venomous of all, the Inland Taipan Snake.

On Easton’s South 25th street, fish, snakes and lizards coexist in a harmonious, humid ecosystem. “There’s not a lot of us ...

Bee-eater birds are stunningly colorful, but their diet of bees and other insects puts them at odds with humans.

My friend Trip Lamb’s recent photographs from Africa reinforced for me the value of vicarious ecology, which I define as enjoying someone else’s outdoor experiences. Vicarious ecology offers ways to ...