Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. It may not come as a surprise that snakes move quickly, as ...

Snakes are one of the earth’s creatures you either love or hate. Some are fascinated with their behavior and movements, while others run in fear at the sight (or sound). Regardless of your opinion on ...

Often feared as dangerous, puff adders may be unsung agricultural heroes—capable of devouring rodents at extraordinary rates just when farmers need it most. By harnessing their natural abundance, ...

Snakes have adapted to nearly every continent on Earth, thriving in a range of habitats, from steaming rainforests to arid deserts. These reptiles have evolved some of the most potent venom and ...

New research from the University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg, South Africa, has revealed that puff adders (Bitis arietans) can be highly efficient at controlling rodent populations that ...

Puff adders, one of Africa's most widespread snakes, could be agricultural heroes in disguise. New research from the University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg, South Africa, has revealed that ...