Lisa has been writing for People Inc. since 2005 and works with a wide range of educational publishers, conservation nonprofits, and research institutions. She has written for science museums, nature ...

Two cold-blooded giants face off in the ultimate predator showdown: the alligator and the anaconda. We compare their raw power, hunting skills, and physical traits to determine who holds the top spot ...

Snakes come in all sizes today, from tiny thread snakes no longer than a pencil to green anacondas that rival small cars in length. You already know the anaconda as one of nature’s heavyweights.

During the Middle to Upper Miocene period (12.4 to 5.3 million years ago), giant animals walked—and slithered—the Earth thanks to warmer temperatures, larger wetlands, and greater amounts of food.

Anacondas sit among the most recognisable reptiles in the natural world, often associated with slow-moving rivers, dense vegetation, and remote wetlands. They are not built for speed in the way many ...

Rachael has a degree in Zoology from the University of Southampton, and specializes in animal behavior, evolution, palaeontology, and the environment. Rachael has a degree in Zoology from the ...