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Boa constrictor snakes sense prey's fading heartbeat
18/01/2012
Scientists have now discovered that snakes sense exactly how long they need to squeeze; the predators can sense their victim's heartbeat, and let go only when it stops.
'Extinct' Galapagos Tortoise Reappears
12/01/2012
After 150 years of being "extinct," a species of giant tortoise may be on the verge of a comeback tour, scientists report today (Jan. 9).
A snake named Matilda: New species in Tanzania
12/01/2012
The world's newest snake has menacing-looking yellow and black scales, dull green eyes and two spiky horns. And it's named after a 7-year-old girl.
Man tried to take 247 animals on plane
27/12/2011
A Czech national was nabbed in Argentina for trying to board a transatlantic flight with 247 live animals including poisonous snakes and endangered reptiles packed in a bulging suitcase.
2011-2012 Breeding Season
25/11/2011
Our Boas have started courting a little earlier than usual this year, heres a few of our potential pairings .....
Briton catches 18ft anaconda in South America
19/09/2011
Niall McCann, a 29-year-old biologist from Cardiff, snared the 18ft anaconda in the tropical rainforests of Guyana, South America.
Giant Crocodile Captured in Philippines
07/09/2011
Hunters in the south Philippines captured alive a one-ton saltwater crocodile.
Galapagos tortoise becomes first-time mother at ninety!
15/08/2011
A Galapagos tortoise at the Dubbo Western Plains Zoo became a first-time mother and, as you can see by this pic, created one of the most adorable shots ever!
Snake found in engine during MOT
15/08/2011
A British mechanic got the shock of his life during a routine inspection - he lifted the bonnet of a customer's car and found a five-foot long boa constrictor nestling underneath.
Tragic Luke ‘bitten by favourite snake’
01/07/2011
King cobra breeder Luke died of a heart attack on Wednesday after being bitten as he cleaned a tank.
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