Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. There have been multiple documented incidents where large ...

In the animal kingdom, the vertebrate intestine is renowned for its regenerative capacity, a vital process for maintaining digestive health. Mammals like humans rely on stem cells in intestinal crypts ...

Certain species of snakes are large and strong enough and possess the appropriate ability to devour big prey like human beings. Such snakes form part of the constrictor family and rank among the world ...