This story originally appeared in The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists and is part of the Climate Desk collaboration. When a massive earthquake followed by a tsunami hit Japan a decade ago, the ...

Japan's islands teem with diverse snake species, from harmless rat snakes controlling pests to the venomous mamushi. Understanding these reptiles, found in various habitats across the country, fosters ...

A Japanese rat snake is fit with a GPS transmitter that will allow researchers to track its movements over the next several weeks. Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy ...

A Japanese four-lined rat snake (Elaphe quadrivirgata) on Kozu Island. Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing ...