From tentacled snakes with unique sensory organs to flying snakes that glide through the air, the world is home to some truly ...

Yes, you read that right—some snakes can glide, almost looking like they’re flying, from tree to tree. This intriguing ability has fascinated scientists and snake enthusiasts alike.

Scientists don’t know how often or exactly why flying snakes fly, but it’s likely they use their aerobatics to escape predators, to move from tree to tree without having to descend to the ...

Measuring as long as 4 feet, 8 inches, the Dendrelaphis anthracina, or coal black tree snake, was identified by scientist Fred Kraus while visiting Sudest Island (also called Vanatinai and Tagula ...

View Full Profile. Learn about our Editorial Policies. The paradise tree snake, of course, has no limbs to which such a membrane might be attached, and its noodle-shaped body does not seem ideal for ...

Scientists have discovered a new snake species following an encounter with a large black-eyed creature found moving around a mining site on a small island in Papua New Guinea. The atra tree snake ...

The air isn't just for insects, bats or birds - there are a few other animals that can take to the skies. From tree snakes to flying fish, discover some creatures that use the air to their advantage.