The snake’s head fritillary is a remarkable plant. Known by many names, including the chess flower and the chequered lily, this spring flowering bulb has striking, magical blooms that open in ...

The mustache parrot snake has a bright green back and black stripe that creates ... and an elongated neck and head distinct from the rest of its body. The holotype, or specimen used to describe ...

bright green snake found in Southeast Asia, particularly in India, Sri Lanka and parts of Indonesia. Its elongated body and ...

In 2025, we welcome the Year of the Wood Snake. It is also known as the Year of the Green Snake, as wood is associated with the colour green according to the Chinese theory of five elements ...

So this year is the year of the snake with the element of yin wood. For convenience, in English, it can be referred to as “green wood snake,” since the element of wood is identical to the ...