If you're a fan of the American Midwest, you know that Missouri is a secretly impressive "flyover state" thanks to its world-class cities, abundant nature activities, and gorgeous small towns. In fact ...

With the cooler weather, many of us are spending more time outdoors again. Even in fall, it’s good to stay aware of snakes.

An extinct snake has slithered its way out of obscurity over four decades after its discovery. The newly described species of ...

Encountering a garden snake is often a sign of a healthy ecosystem, with many species being harmless and beneficial pest controllers. From the distinctive grass snake to the legless lizard slow worm, ...

A team of researchers with the University of Kentucky is contributing to a nationwide effort to understand a fungal disease impacting native snake species. Ophidiomycosis, or snake fungal disease (SFD ...