There probably aren't many animals as aptly named as the spider-tailed horned viper. With a tail tip that resembles a spider and horns atop its head, it's easy to visualize this venomous snake.

The Iranian spider-tailed horned viper hides and maneuvers its incredibly uncanny spider-like tail ... [+] to attract unsuspecting birds, but little is known about this species. In the rocky ...

The short-horned lizard is often referred to as a “horned toad” or “horny toad” because its squat, flattened shape and short, blunt snout give it a toad-ish look. There are over a dozen ...

and a 118% potential increase for horned vipers (Vipera ammodytes). However, not all venomous species will see an increase in ...

Vipers are venomous snakes that belong to the scientific family Viperidae, which includes hundreds of species spread across ...

The first thing that stands out about the Surinam horned frog is its size. These rotund amphibians can grow to 8 inches in length and would cover a good-size tea saucer. They are found in ...

The creature, known as the “Horned Serpent,” bears no resemblance to any animal that lives in the region today; if anything, the creature’s distinctive downturned tusks call to mind a walrus ...

— Zeon Chriss ran 71 yards for a touchdown on a quarterback draw in his first start with Houston coming off back-to-back shutout losses, and the Cougars knocked off TCU 30-19 on Friday night ...

The nose-horned viper (Vipera ammodytes) lives in southern Europe, the Balkans and parts of the Middle East. It has a distinctive "horn" on its snout, which gives it a distinct appearance.

— Zeon Chriss ran 71 yards for a touchdown on a quarterback draw in his first start with Houston coming off back-to-back shutout losses, and the Cougars knocked off TCU 30-19 on Friday night ...

Their venom is less potent than that of larger vipers, but their bites can still be painful to humans and cause localized swelling. Night adders prefer to remain hidden under rocks or foliage, ...