From venomous spines to spike-covered genitalia, creatures around the world have unique features that set them apart.

The snakes have “large” eyes with “bright golden yellow” irises, according to the study. The new species was spotted wrapped around branches and waiting in ambush, researchers said.

To hunt, they bend their body, which resembles a waterlogged branch, into a “J” shape, with their head curved around parallel to their neck. When a fish swims by, the snake twitches its neck ...

The intricately hand-engraved snake wraps around a Ginkgo biloba branch, symbolizing wisdom and longevity. The watch is a masterful interpretation of the snake's characteristics, combining ...

The new species was spotted wrapped around branches and waiting in ambush ... a new species of snake called the red-barred green pit viper (Trimeresurus erythrochloris) has been identified.