On Rossel Island, Kraus found Dendrelaphis melanarkys, or the black net tree snake. This 4-foot, 11-inch reptile is easier to ...

Scientists discovered a new species of snake on Sudest Island in Papua New Guinea named Dendrelaphis anthracina, or the coal ...

Scientists have made an exciting discovery on Misima Island in Papua New Guinea, identifying a previously unknown species of ...

A new species of snake, endemic to Sri Lanka, has been discovered in the biologically rich Maragala mountain range near ...

Fred Kraus was the visiting scientist on a mission to explore the habitats of the tree-dwelling snakes of the region, but as ...

Before humans ever appeared and not long after the dinosaurs went extinct, a new giant rose to the top of the food chain. It ...

In a rare and a prestigious honour in the world of biological sciences, a newly discovered species of bronzeback snake has ...

Herpetologist Fred Kraus discovered a new arboreal snake species, Dendrelaphis atra, on Misima Island in Papua New Guinea. This snake, characterized by its matte black coloration and adaptability ...

From the mines of Papua New Guinea to the water tanks of India, here are where researchers are finding new species.

A new species of snake was recently discovered after scientists spotted it taking on a hawk on a Papua New Guinea island. Measuring as long as 4 feet, 8 inches, the Dendrelaphis anthracina ...