Mirasaura grauvogeli had a featherlike crest and a tail like a monkey. “It's been a long time since I've been so blown away ...

Trees are invading the open, grassy habitat of the endangered golden-shouldered parrot – giving predators cover to lie in ...

Scientists have uncovered hidden bony armor—called osteoderms—beneath the skin of 29 goanna species across Australasia, a ...

A 'very difficult' challenge was set to find a group of critically endangered animals. See the amazing photos.

Australian goannas adapted remarkably well to harsh climates. Scientists looking for hidden bone structures in lizards may be ...

Reports of their venomous bites have been greatly exaggerated. Only about 15 percent of snakes have harmful venom. The number of fatal bites in the United States is just five or six annually. Chances ...

With a barklike shell and a head shaped like a leaf, the mata mata turtle is a master of camouflage. When an unsuspecting fish wanders too close, the turtle simply opens its cavernous mouth and sucks ...

A green tree snake was spotted slithering across a hotel door. A staff member saw the reptile clinging on the wooden entrance while cleaning a guest's room in Nong Khai, Thailand, on October 14.

These rankings are based on LD50 values (median lethal dose; lower means more toxic) and venom effects combined with actual ...

A two-foot snake was found on Virgin Australia Flight VA337 at Melbourne Airport, delaying the passengers on board.

A flight from Australia's Melbourne Airport was delayed for more than an hour due to a stowaway in the cargo hold: a snake.