The Barbados threadsnake, which reaches about four inches fully grown, has only been seen a handful of times since 1889.

Though it's not fun to talk about, this is what gastroenterologists want you to know about your bowel movements.

Burns' sheer dedication to the animals and the roles they play in promoting wildlife conservation was on full display in our ...

What’s the deal with scat? When animals well, you know, poop, they release organic matter which can contain diseases, phosphorus, and even fragments of DNA. Scientifically, animal poop is referred to ...

Special intestinal cells collect excess minerals into particles the snakes can poop out, according to a new study ...

Reports of their venomous bites have been greatly exaggerated. Only about 15 percent of snakes have harmful venom. The number of fatal bites in the United States is just five or six annually. Chances ...

The cells helps the snakes absorb the bones of their prey — and might show up in other animals that chomp their meals whole.

According to Rattlesnake Solutions, snake repellents don’t work, but prevention does. Here are some ways to keep snakes away, ...

“Snake fencing is an excellent solution if you’re a homeowner looking to keep snakes out of your yard. This type of fencing typically consists of fine mesh or solid materials installed around the ...

According to the Monterey Bay Aquarium, octopuses poop from their siphon or funnel, a large, tube-like structure they also use to shoot water.