As Nepal’s reptiles are one of the least studied among the country’s diverse flora and fauna, researchers have long been ...

Snakes are one of the most dangerous yet fascinating reptiles. With their stunning patterns, slithering noises and poisonous ...

Long snakes, small lizards and large-shelled tortoises were the stars of the weekend HERPS Exotic Reptile & Pet Show at the Lamar-Dixon Expo Center. The popular event, held March 1-2, attracted ...

Although they may look similar, they belong to different groups. Both reptiles are part of the Squamata order, but they differ at the family level. Monitor lizards belong to the Varanidae family and ...

Reptiles are enthralling animals that demand specialized care for optimal health in captive settings. A critical aspect of their maintenance and wellbeing is providing a conducive environment for ...

Primates, Squamata (reptiles), and Perissodactyla (odd-toed ungulates) struggle with low birth rates and poor genetic diversity. Animals like the King Cobra and Western Hoolock Gibbon have specific ...

According to a Facebook post from Snake Catcher Dan, a licensed snake removal service in Australia, the company received a call on Feb. 15 about a reptile spotted near a family's couch.

Founder of Deadly Science Corey Tutt poses with his book, Deadly Reptiles, at the Taronga Zoo launch. Source: AAP / FLAVIO BRANCALEONE/AAPIMAGE A groundbreaking new children’s book is reviving ...

A reconstruction of the Gorgonopsian in Spain, linking reptiles and mammals in evolution. Credit: Henry Sutherland Sharpe / CC BY 4.0 Scientists in Spain have uncovered a 270-million-year-old fossil ...

This one-meter-long predator, lacking fur and external ears, defies conventional classification—it’s neither fully reptile nor fully mammal. The fossil from Majorca reveals an intriguing mix of ...

The report predicted that by 2026 the market for exotic pets in China will reach 7.68 billion yuan, with a compound annual growth rate of 19.8 percent for reptiles. Turtles, snakes and geckos are ...

Herbivore or Carnivore? A Toolbox for the Study of Extinct Reptiles Jan. 8, 2025 — Evolution has resulted in the development of both herbivores and carnivores -- but how? What type of food did ...