This remarkable temple is home to dozens of pythons that play an important role in local religious traditions. Here’s what it’s like visiting one of Benin’s most unusual cultural landmarks.

Another giant reptile is clawing its way toward disrupting the South Florida ecosystem as an invasive species. The Nile monitor -- a semi-aquatic lizard equipped with razor claws that can grow up to 6 ...

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The Nile monitor has an aggressive temperament and thrives in Florida's climate.

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California is home to a surprising variety of snake species, ranging from small, harmless snakes that help control pests to larger species that play important roles in the state’s ecosystems. With ...