Reptiles

Found at the entrance to the Gulf of Aden, Socotra island has the weirdest species

Camera-trap images show the wild cat biting and clawing a large eastern diamondback rattlesnake in Florida.

The USA is home to around 250 different of snake – but which is the deadliest? The answer lies in the potency of its venom.

Prairie rattlesnakes gather in groups to shed their skins – and researchers are trying to figure out why.

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

Blue racer snakes are a stunning blue-grey snake found in parts of Northern America. Learn more about this harmless snake in our expert guide by herper and wildlife biology student Jordan Hill.

BBC Wildlife section editor Sarah McPherson answers your wild question.

Nick Baker explains how giant tortoises became - well - giant

From tiny stinging jellies to huge predatory sharks, these are some of the most dangerous animals in the Indian Ocean

Everglades National Park, in the US state of Florida, is the largest subtropical wilderness in North America

Red-winged blackbirds differentiate between venomous and non-venomous snakes when defending their nests, even if they've never come across the species before, according to a new study.

Researchers have discovered that the brains of crocodiles and their close relatives have remained almost completely unchanged for 100 million years.

All you need to know about one of the world's most venomous snakes, the king cobra

On the remote reaches of Komodo island, people live alongside dragons. We find out how they do it – and why they're willing to take the risk.

You might have seen a ghostly snake skin left behind on a walk – but have you ever wondered how snakes shed them?

Keep an ear out for their infamous rattle if you are spending time in the American wilderness!

From cone snails to crocs, be wary of these deadly marine animals – all found in the Pacific Ocean

Stocky, solitary and superbly camouflaged, the puff adder is one of Africa’s most formidable and feared snake species.

Striking images show snakes in a new light, capturing their sleek, sinuous form and predatory nature.

Freshwater holds fewer deadly surprises than the sea - rivers, lakes and streams are places of peaceful serenity. Or are they...?

Mountain lions, poisonous lizards and tarantula-eating wasps: introducing the Grand Canyon’s most deadly wildlife

Being killed and swallowed whole by a snake is the stuff of nightmares, but how likely is it? And what snakes are capable of it?

The longest-recorded king cobra was an impressive 5.85 metres long, raising the question, what sort of animal would dare to take one on?