Flat faces and difficulty breathing: how pet trends have harmed animal health – and what we can we do about it

The genetic mutations responsible for the unusual physical features in animals can also cause great harm.

Jacqueline Boyd, Senior Lecturer in Animal Science, Nottingham Trent University • conversation
April 23, 2024 • ~7 min

Ancient Egypt had far more venomous snakes than the country today, according to our new study of a scroll

Ancient texts are still teaching us new things about the prevalence of wildlife.

Wolfgang Wüster, Professor of Zoology, Bangor University • conversation
Oct. 16, 2023 • ~6 min

New species of cobra-like snake discovered – but it may already be extinct

The Nyanga rinkhals can tell us about our own evolution.

Wolfgang Wüster, Reader in Zoology, Bangor University • conversation
Oct. 2, 2023 • ~7 min

Scientists ignored animal clitorises for centuries – now we’re discovering just how varied they are

It was assumed snakes didn’t have a clitoris – now it turns out they have two.

Louise Gentle, Principal Lecturer in Wildlife Conservation, Nottingham Trent University • conversation
Feb. 6, 2023 • ~6 min

Reptiles: why one in five species face extinction

More than half of all crocodile species are a high priority for conservation according to the assessment.

Louise Gentle, Principal Lecturer in Wildlife Conservation, Nottingham Trent University • conversation
April 27, 2022 • ~7 min

Smelling in stereo – the real reason snakes have flicking, forked tongues

Two tongue tips are better than one – an evolutionary biologist explains why snakes have forked tongues.

Kurt Schwenk, Professor of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, University of Connecticut • conversation
June 16, 2021 • ~7 min

Reptiles: one in three species traded online – and 75% aren't protected by international law

Reptiles are consistently overlooked by regulators of the trade in wildlife, but many face extinction in the wild.

Tanya Wyatt, Professor of Criminology, Northumbria University, Newcastle • conversation
Sept. 29, 2020 • ~5 min

Curious Kids: why do so many dangerous animals live in Australia?

Australia is home to 20 of the 25 most venomous snakes in the world.

Louise Gentle, Senior Lecturer in Wildlife Conservation, Nottingham Trent University • conversation
June 8, 2020 • ~5 min

Why do snakes produce venom? Not for self-defence, study shows

Relax, snakes aren't out to get you.

Kevin Arbuckle, Senior Lecturer in Biosciences, Swansea University • conversation
March 23, 2020 • ~6 min

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