Snake Species: More Than 4,200 Around the World More than 4,200 snake species are known worldwide, playing important roles in maintaining the balance of natural ecosystems. Read more
Australian tree frogs: New scientific names A 2025 revision changed the scientific names of many Australian tree frogs. The former Litoria caerulea appears as Pelodryas caerulea in the new classification. Read more
Polyrhachis dives: A nest-weaving ant that uses larval silk Polyrhachis dives uses silk-like material produced by its larvae to build a protected nest for the colony. Read more