Reptiles are air-breathing vertebrates covered in special skin made up of scales, bony plates, or a combination of both. They include crocodiles, snakes, lizards, turtles, and tor- toises.

Wildlife trafficking is a growing international problem, and reptiles are especially vulnerable because of a high demand in ...

Snakes, he said, are unlikely to strike unless provoked or they have no way to escape. Avoiding them and giving them a wide berth is less stressful and safer. Here are pictures of some of the ...

A research team studied 10,638 images of 1,249 species of scaled reptiles to get closer to solving the mystery. By examining body mass, distribution by latitude and altitude, visibility ...

The interactive experience features cobra feedings, tortoise encounters, and behind-the-scenes access to the ...