A traveler was apprehended by customs officers while attempting to smuggle over 100 live snakes into mainland China, according to a statement from the country’s customs authority. The incident occurred as the unidentified man tried to cross from Hong Kong to Shenzhen. Customs officers discovered that the man had hidden six canvas drawstring bags, sealed […]
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How to Throw Your Kid a Fun Animal-Themed Birthday Party
Planning a birthday party for your child is always an exciting endeavor, but when you choose an animal theme, the fun reaches new heights. An animal-themed birthday party not only sparks imaginations but also allows kids to explore the fascinating world of wildlife playfully and engagingly. Whether your child dreams of becoming a jungle explorer, […]
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July 16th is World Snake Day
We slither You wither No reason for that We are essential to Earth environment And that’s a fact Some of us have venom So be aware Those of us who are invasive Humans put us there
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Man Bites Snake to Death After It Attacked Him
Aman in India bit a snake back after it attacked him, resulting in the snake’s death. The 35-year-old railway worker Santosh Lohar was working in a forested region near the city of Nawada in Bihar, India when the incident occurred on Tuesday evening. When Lohar went to sleep, the reptile suddenly attacked him. He reacted […]
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Yes, some animals can have babies without a mate. Here’s how
A boa constrictor in the U.K. gave birth to 14 babies—without a mate. Is it a miracle? The result of a secret rendezvous? Probably not. Females of species have the ability to reproduce asexually, without sperm from a male. The process is called parthenogenesis, from the Greek words for “virgin” and “birth.” Some plants and […]
![Human-sized sea monsters found 3,500 miles away from home as they invade Kansas river Human-sized sea monsters found 3,500 miles away from home as they invade Kansas river](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/06/07/21/85858193-13507019-image-a-4_1717793599180.jpg)
Human-sized sea monsters found 3,500 miles away from home as they invade Kansas river
A slippery, yellow-green ocean creature born in cold, deep water northeast of the Caribbean has been pulled from the Kansas River — 3,500 miles from its birthplace. The American eel, which can grow up to five feet long and can weigh up to 16 pounds, is native to the US, but is rarely seen this […]
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Climate Change is Driving the Mass Migration of Venomous Snakes
A recent study has highlighted a concerning effect of Global warming: the migration of venomous snakes into new regions, posing increased risks to human populations. Published in the journal Lancet Planetary Health, the research predicts significant shifts in the habitats of venomous snakes by 2070 due to Climate change, affecting countries primarily in Asia and […]
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Snakes on a plane – almost – as reptiles found hidden in passenger´s trousers
Airport security officers in Miami found a scaly surprise last week — a bag of snakes hidden in a passenger’s trousers. According to an X post by the US Transportation Security Administration (TSA), officers at Miami International Airport found the small bag of snakes hidden in a passenger’s clothes at a checkpoint on April 26. […]