There are more than 10,000 species of reptiles on Earth, including snakes, lizards, and turtles. While massive reptiles like ...

Reptiles get a bad rap. As symbols of evil or villainy in Western culture, they are often linked to sin and betrayal, an ...

How do intermittent events like hurricanes impact natural selection? How do animals adapt to challenging weather? A ...

Scientists have confirmed a new species of gecko endemic to the Tehuacán-Cuicatlán Biosphere Reserve, a major biocultural ...

Encountering a lizard indoors can be startling, but these common house geckos are harmless, primarily feeding on insects. While they can bite if corne ...

Invasive Nile monitors in Georgia have been labeled the largest and most dangerous lizards in the U.S. Where are they? How ...

A lizard lost to science for more than 50 years has been rediscovered in Mozambique. Endangered Wildlife Trust researchers ...

Goannas are Australian monitor lizards that wander into schools and urban spaces, drawn by food smells and warmth. There are over two dozen goanna species in mainland Australia, occupying diverse ...

Prince George will soon be following in Prince William's footsteps with one Diana-inspired part of his royal education ...

Turtles can slow their hearts down to sleep underwater. Some species of turtles can even breath through their butts!

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