Giant python found dead after swallowing a porcupine in South Africa

Predators are often judged by the size of the animals they can overpower. Yet in the wild, a successful hunt does not always ...
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Python once mistaken for dead shows remarkable recovery after devastating head injuries

There were concerns the snake would not survive the trip by road.
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A large python was found and rescued near the M19 highway

A large Southern African python was unexpectedly found next to the M19 highway in New Germany, KwaZulu-Natal A snake catcher, with help from the municipality, safely secured the snake, dismissing ...
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The value of South Africa’s wildlife shouldn’t be in the hands of wealthy foreign hunters (commentary)

South Africa’s conservation debate is too often anchored within the blunt slogan, “If it pays, it stays.” At face value, this appears pragmatic, even responsible. But there’s a troubling premise ...
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This Massive Snake Swallowed a 150-Pound Hyena Whole

A hyena is no easy target, with powerful jaws and a reputation for holding its own against lions and leopards, yet one ...
Animal Welfare Institute

Growing Deception: Farms Mask Illicit Traffic in Wild Pythons

According to a new study published in the journal Biological Conservation, breeding farms in Indonesia are being used to launder thousands of illegally caught snakes each year. Authors Jessica Lyons ...