A 13-year-old boy was tragically mauled to death by a shark at a popular tourist beach in Brazil. The teen — identified as Deivson Rocha Dantas — was swimming at Del Chifre Beach near the city of ...

King cobras are the world's longest venomous snakes. So, imagine seeing one a few feet away as you embark on a train in India. The Western Ghats King Cobra (Ophiophagus kaalinga)—a vulnerable king ...

A comprehensive new review paper reveals the staggering loss of biodiversity among island land snails globally. Lead author ...

Dozens of beaches along the turquoise coastlines of Pernambuco have been issued with shark warnings, authorities said.

The investigative minds at How to Survive examine Brazil’s Snake Island, venomous snake risks, and survival preparation.

Scientists undertook the first comprehensive assessment of how often snakes eat their own, uncovering reports of the behavior ...

In films featuring mermaids, bioluminescent organisms and decommissioned military and energy sites, the artist’s work swirls with posthuman mythologies ...

Rocks painted in memory of an eight-year-old boy have been placed around the world. Billy, from Boston, Lincolnshire, died in December 2024 after catching flu, which triggered a rare genetic disorder.

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Ahead of the release of Sam Raimi's "Send Help," revisit the stories of Alexander Selkirk, Marguerite de la Rocque, the Tongan castaways and others who endured in remote locales ...

Kangaroo Island, with its rugged coastline, pristine beaches and many animals, draws a repeat visitor wary about increased ...

Just 20 miles off Brazil’s southeastern coast lies one of the world’s most frightening and mysterious islands. Ilha da Queimada Grande may be small, but it is home to some truly dangerous residents ...