Every day, millions of people watch their pet reptiles run, dig, swim or climb up against the walls of their enclosure.

Ruby Reynolds and her father were on the beach when they discovered Ichthyotitan severnensis - the largest-ever marine ...

Reptiles like snakes and lizards reveal a hidden map in the Amazon, highlighting flaws in conservation plans for vulnerable ...

Explore a South Dakota reptile garden that surprises visitors with its strange and fascinating collection of reptiles and ...

While most reptiles are wild, many are kept as pets because of their reputation for being mysterious and exotic. Having an unconventional pet comes with its own concerns, though, that you'll need to ...

A remarkably preserved, mummified reptile from 289 million years ago is rewriting what we know about how animals first ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. Finding good data to determine trends in the exotic reptile ...

“Charismatic megafauna” describes many people’s favorite animals: blue whales, giant pandas, elephants, penguins, and other large beasts of the natural world. Many of these animals are hunted to ...

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Reptile reproduction also depends on temperature. Only boas and pythons give birth to live young. The other species lay their ...

Australia is known for its rare and interesting critters. Some can be frightening and venomous, while others are intimidating ...

What once was a haven for reptiles in the Des Moines area now has boards covering its doors. The owners are saying the ...