Porcupine Turns the Tables on a Hungry Python

Despite being non-venomous, pythons (Pythonidae) are still deadly creatures. They can grow up to 100 pounds and 30 feet long.

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 ...

As Ebola scourges Congo, experts warn of link to eating wild animals

For many in Congo and elsewhere in Central and West Africa, there is no shame in craving wild meat, a key part of the culture ...

African rock python: Size, habitat, diet, and surprising facts about Africa’s largest snake

The African rock python is not a snake that often dominates headlines, yet it remains one of the most impressive reptiles ...

As Ebola scourges Congo, experts warn of link to the consumption of 'wild meat'

For many in Congo and elsewhere in Central and West Africa, eating wild meat is a key part of the culture, but it can spread zoonotic diseases.
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As Ebola scourges Congo, experts warn of link to eating wild animals

The vendors of wild meat at the sprawling Masina Market in the Congolese capital do not always display their goods openly. Customers must ask for whatever they are looking for, whether it is a giant ...