A new marine reptile from the Cretaceous period, Traskasaura sandrae, had an unprecedented vertical hunting style.

Reptiles are fascinating creatures, not just for their scales, colors, or shapes, but also for their eyes. From mesmerizing patterns to brilliant hues, reptilian eyes can be both beautiful and ...

These clever leopard-printed lizards are nocturnal and can further evade capture by shedding their skin to remove markers ...

Just when the world’s largest reptile couldn’t get any more metal, scientists made a surprising discovery. ANIMALS Komodo dragons have iron-coated teeth—never before seen in reptiles ...

But based on Linnaean’s system, birds and reptiles belong to separate groups because of their different physical characteristics. Here, birds alone make up their own separate type of animal.

Despite also being reptiles, little was known about whether or not alligators could regenerate their thick, massive tails. Gators can reach 15 feet in length and weigh up to 1,000 pounds , so ...