The Neotropical region harbors an extraordinary diversity of amphibians and reptiles, many of which are highly sensitive to ...

Are snakes reptiles? Despite their different body structure, snakes share all of the necessary physiological traits that make ...

Ever wondered how a snake digests its food? After all, these reptiles usually swallow their prey in one go- something entirely different than how a human eats their food. So, what exactly is the ...

Korat Zoo successfully hatched 11 Aldabra giant tortoise babies, becoming the first zoo in the country to breed the rare species.

Snakes possess remarkable adaptations for survival. These reptiles regulate body temperature through behavior. Their bodies ...

A creature was dropped off at a California reptile zoo that was so massive, one handler said it was one of the biggest they’ve ever seen — and might even be the biggest one in ...

Although a superpower, the U.S. is under constant invasion — we’re not talking humans here but meek-looking plants and ...

There have been surprising revelations in the crocodile world as of late: DNA analysis has revealed that two reptiles once ...

Animal Care & Control said it isn't sure if the snake was abandoned by an owner -- but Iowa Code outlaws owning that type of ...

The black snake Dendrelaphis atra has been discovered on an island in Papua New Guinea; this species stands out for its ...

John Long/The ConversationThe emergence of four-legged animals known as tetrapods was a key step in the evolution of many species today – including humans.Our new discovery, published today in Nature, ...

Rozonewski and Lam run JnW Rescue, a reptile rescue and rehabilitation center based in Vallejo. For years they have been ...