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During a freediving lesson in Mabini, Batangas, a woman had a startling encounter with a banded sea krait, one of the world's ...

This popular lake destination draws in millions of tourists each year, but they aren't the only ones enjoying the views.

From rescuing snakes to diving with sharks, Sasol engineer Thiemo Pösch has turned his lifelong passion for animals into a hands-on mission to protect and educate.

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You might guess a spider. And a gator. But a snail? That and others make up the 10 deadliest creatures found in Louisiana, ...