Online viewers are reacting with equal parts curiosity and discomfort to a viral clip of a snake giving birth to its young ...

Motherhood in the animal kingdom is an extraordinary achievement, demanding immense effort and resilience. Mothers face constant challenges such as defending their young from predators, finding ...

Being a mother is a tremendous accomplishment and one of the most challenging jobs in the world. This applies even in the animal kingdom, where it can be a literal dog-eat-dog world for many species.

Rachael has a degree in Zoology from the University of Southampton, and specializes in animal behavior, evolution, palaeontology, and the environment. Rachael has a degree in Zoology from the ...