Every spring in Manitoba, up to 100000 red sided garter snakes emerge from underground limestone dens, forming swirling mating balls. Why do they gather here in such astonishing numbers?

Tens of thousands of red-sided garter snakes emerge annually from underground dens in Manitoba's Narcisse Snake Dens for mating. Following a severe population decline due to highway deaths, ...

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Lots of snakes can detect heat, but only three families evolved true infrared targeting. Meet the most iconic predator from each. It’s partly true that some snakes are blind. A good example is the ...

In the Canadian province of Manitoba, the Narcisse Snake Dens is the provincial wildlife management area, which is located in the Rural Municipality of Armstrong. These dens are the winter home of ...

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The United States is home to an incredible diversity of snakes, thanks to its wide range of climates and ecosystems. From ...