From navigation to social behavior to personality, scientists are rewriting what it means to be a clever snake. Here’s what we know, according to research. Snakes have long been cast as cold, ...

Snakes have adapted to climb trees, leap across hot sand, and even swim through water — all without arms or legs. What’s their secret? Mike Bock This corn snake, shown here at the Smithsonian's ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. Over 250 snake species are listed as endangered around the ...