Contrary to popular belief, not all snakes lay eggs. Several species, including the green anaconda and common boa constrictor, give birth to live youn ...

New research conducted by paleontologists from the Museum für Naturkunde Berlin (MfN) and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin ...

The snake Chironius monticola inhabits cloud forests at elevations of 3,300 to 10,500 feet (1,000 to 3,200 meters) in southern Peru's Manú National Park, on the western side of the Amazon Basin. "Only ...

Studies on primates suggest that we are predisposed to fear certain characteristics of snakes because of potential danger.

When winter arrives, cold-blooded lizards disappear to survive freezing temperatures. They enter a dormant state called brumation, slowing their metabolism and conserving energy in insulated shelters.

Wildfires rage, yet many snakes slither on. Here’s how ancient survival tricks may be helping reptiles outlast climate-driven ...

Celine Tails prepares a worm meal for all her reptile children, chaos and wriggly fun included.

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A new zoo has opened its doors in Sioux Falls. Reptile Adventure Zoo posted Friday that it’s officially open for business.

Mosasaurs, giant marine reptiles that existed more than 66 million years ago, lived not only in the sea but also in rivers. This is shown by new research based on analyses of a mosasaur tooth found in ...

Discover how North America’s amphibians and reptiles survive winter’s chill. From freeze-tolerant wood frogs to anoxia-resistant turtles and communal snake dens, these herps use astonishing strategies ...

The New England Aquarium and Audubon Aquarium Rescue are helping over two dozen Kemp's ridley sea turtles recover from a ...