Snakes are admired for their beauty and significance in ecosystems. Across the globe, species like the blue coral snake, San ...

but engage in coral snake mimicry by copying their bright color patterns to scare off potential predators. "Sonoran coral snake venom is likely the most toxic snake venom in the U.S.," Baldwin says.

All kinds of animals use conspicuous colors. Research from biologists at the University of Arizona found it's a quirk of ...