Cendan Luis
Beautiful yet uncanny and fascinating yet lethal, no animal has managed to attract the fear and wonder of humans throughout history as persuasively as the snake. While some cultures have
The Serpent’s Lethality: An Analysis of Snake Venom
Hunters below the Water’s Surface: American Alligators
Deep within the confines of a swamp, a lone deer approaches a nearby body of water to quench its thirst. Separated from its herd and vulnerable by itself, the wary
Toxic Invaders: The Australian Cane Toad Dissemination
The year 1935 saw the beginnings of a seemingly beneficial plan to combat a pest threatening Australia’s sugar cane industry, the cane beetle (Dermolepida alborhirtum). The introduction of the cane
Unwelcome Visitors: The Everglades Python Incursion
In February of 2004, several tourists visiting the Pa-hay-okee Overlook in Florida’s Everglades National Park were expecting the chance to observe the ecosystem’s beautiful variety of wildlife. What they encountered
Draconic Realm: The Land of the Komodo Dragon
Out of the deep wilderness in the island of Komodo, a large water buffalo infirmly makes its way to a nearby body of water. It is weak and appears to
Mighty Constrictor of the Amazon: The Green Anaconda
The tales are well known. Stories of giant serpents capable of crushing a man’s bones with their coils and devouring him whole have been passed down for many generations. The
Lords of the Waterways: Studying Nile Crocodiles
Very few visual examples of a time when giant reptiles walked the earth can be seen today apart from fossils. However, there do exist animals that reflect the power and
Incognito: Nature’s Hidden Marksman
A small lizard slowly inches along a branch. The vocals of birds in the background fill the forest, and the sounds of scuttling terrestrial mammals below can also be heard.
By Method of Asphyxiation
It runs at its hyperactive pace, passing by the foliage and rocks as hunger strikes at its mind. It must find food or its small body would soon give in
An Essay on Herpetology
A buffalo walks along the riverbank. Its large, muscular body can be easily spotted from 100 feet away. His horns look sharp enough to make even a lion reconsider trying