Island reptiles are vanishing fast—but scientists are barely paying attention. Here's why that needs to change.

The fact that a question was asked by a second-grader does not mean it is uninteresting, nor does it mean the answer is simple. Q:Why is it that all reptiles have tails? A:Rudyard Kipling offered ...

Things can get complicated when we refer to “brown snakes.” Brown snakes can mean snakes that are colored brown. However, ...

WEST LAMPETER TOWNSHIP, Pa. - Scaly creatures crawling at the Lancaster County Environmental Center. Kids of all ages exploring the world of turtles and snakes. Naturalist Kelsey Frey taught people ...

About one-fifth of all reptile species, including crocodiles and turtles, are at risk of extinction. That’s the conclusion of a major new study published in the journal Nature. Multiple factors are ...

Of the 10,196 species assessed, scientists found that at least 1,829 (21%) of species were threatened with extinction. "The potential loss of one-fifth of all reptile species reminds us how much of ...

Welcome to the ultimate reptile zoo experience 100 animals, countless stories, and one unforgettable tour. From venomous ...

A new study led by the University of Oxford has revealed that reptiles confined to islands are facing a double jeopardy.

Anyone who has watched a rooster stalking around a farmyard might agree that there is something very dinosaur-like about birds. That may come as no surprise, given that birds are dinosaurs. But in ...

Snakes, turtles, frogs, lizards and other reptiles may not be the cuddliest pets in the world, but they actually do make good pets! Watching these creatures slither and crawl is a really fascinating ...