South America is home to a diverse amount of wildlife. From the Amazon rainforest to the arid deserts of Chile, South America has a variety of habitats and climates that make it one of the most ...

This video focuses on one of South America’s most lethal snakes, a species responsible for a high number of serious envenomations across the region. Its venom is a complex mix that destroys tissue, ...

This report examines the snake widely regarded as the deadliest in South America and the biological factors behind its reputation. Its venom contains powerful toxins that disrupt blood clotting and ...

South America hosts an extraordinary diversity of snakes that exhibit a spectrum of reproductive modes, from egg‐laying to live birth, reflecting adaptations to varied climates and habitats. In ...

Molecular phylogenetics has transformed our understanding of the evolutionary history, diversity and biogeography of South American snakes by integrating DNA sequence data with traditional ...