The bushmaster is among the few venomous snakes in the Americas whose sheer size can influence accounts of encounters, yet scientists describing the snake show impressive restraint in their accounts.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. Science splits the iconic king cobra into four distinct ...

The email my grandson Parker sent his family and friends when he was in a South American jungle got everyone’s attention, including mine. “I found one! A snake of a lifetime. Truly the most incredible ...

South America is home to a diverse amount of wildlife. From the Amazon rainforest to the arid deserts of Chile, South America has a variety of habitats and climates that make it one of the most ...