Few snakes have a reputation as dazzling as the Black Mamba. In films, books, and legends, it is considered a deadly icon, perhaps the most dangerous snake in the world. Its name alone instills fear ...

Collet Ngobeni is a member of the Black Mamba Anti-Poaching Unit, the predominantly female team that patrols a private wildlife reserve in South Africa. By Abby Ellin This year marks the sixth ...

It's not a stick. It's deadly black mamba. The snake raises its head more than 1 m (4 ft) off the ground. It strikes like lightning, attacking you again and again, then slithers away. What could you ...