Humans have an innate ability to spot snakes, according to University of Virginia researcher Vanessa LoBue.
She asked both adults and children to find a target picture from a set of nine images, these targets were either snakes, flowers, frogs or caterpillars. Both young and old detected the snakes faster than the other three (research abstract).
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Washington, Feb 25 (ANI): Climate researchers have suggested that pythons could soon spread out to new parts of North America, due to global warming.
According to a report in Discovery News, researchers have based their theory on climate modeling for the year 2100, which predicts the likely places in North America where pythons might spread. The invasion […]
New York (PTI): Snakes can’t hear as they don’t have an ear, it is often believed. But, a new study has found that the reptiles do possess an “inner” ear with a functional cochlea which they use to detect vibrations caused by prey.
A team of international researchers has carried out the study and found that […]
She She may have a suspicious lisp and possess a full five metres of feminine curves but this python has proved herself a more than trustworthy friend.
While a snake is a rather strange choice for a companion, this odd couple have found a lasting friendship in the most unlikely of places. Seven-year-old Sambath Uorn’s unique […]
Biggest snake ever captured alive
A monster python which is nearly 15m long has been caught in Indonesia. It weighs 447 kg and could slither into the record books if it’s proved to be the biggest snake ever caught.Villagers say they captured the beast in the wild and now hundreds of people are visiting it […]
Avoiding the snakebite from the start just seems to be the best approach. Having some knowledge before hand on snakes and what actions to take when a snake bites do benefit you in times of need. Here are some facts and guidelines that you can find best helpful when you happen to encounter a snake.
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