A world of increased heat from climate change means that “entire generations of sexually reproducing reptiles will be dramatically skewed male or female.” This skews the entire balance of species.

Thousands of people who are fascinated by turtles, snakes, lizards, and the like, have been flocking to a new zoo in Sioux ...

According to the Central Arizona Fire and Medical Authority (CAFMA), firefighters received reports of smoke coming from a ...

“Charismatic megafauna” describes many people’s favorite animals: blue whales, giant pandas, elephants, penguins, and other large beasts of the natural world. Many of these animals are hunted to ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. Finding good data to determine trends in the exotic reptile ...

While most reptiles are wild, many are kept as pets because of their reputation for being mysterious and exotic. Having an unconventional pet comes with its own concerns, though, that you'll need to ...

Scientists in Australia have discovered a rare new lizard species with no front arms and only back limbs, revealing how ...

Thrive's Tropical Stones Decorating Kit, available at PetSmart, helps adjust the visual balance of your pet's tank. Instead of sourcing individual pieces, the kit offers a mix of stones in different ...

Paleontologists in southwestern China recently discovered a nearly complete skeleton of a prehistoric marine reptile known as an ichthyosaur. But they also found something completely unexpected — a ...

An extinct reptile’s oddly shaped chompers, fingers, and ear bones may tell us quite a bit about the resilience of life on Earth, according to a new study. In fact, paleontologists at Yale, Sam ...