Most snakes are born with poisonous bites they use for defense. But what can non-poisonous snakes do to ward off predators? What if they could borrow a dose of poison by eating toxic toads, then recycling the toxins? That’s exactly what happens in the relationship between an Asian snake and a species of toad, according to a team of researchers funded by the National Science Foundation.
Libby activist Skramstad dies
Les Skramstad, a Libby activist who became a public face for victims of absestos-related disease tied to the closed W.R. Grace and Co. vermiculite mine, has died, his son said Monday.