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In England, the “sword dragon” is discovered, a new species of Jurassic ichthyosaur that reveals clues about marine evolution ...

“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 ...

A new study led by the University of Oxford has revealed that reptiles confined to islands are facing a double jeopardy.

Reptiles include a wide variety of cold-blooded, air-breathing vertebrates, including snakes, lizards, turtles, iguanas, ...

Of the 10,196 species assessed, scientists found that at least 1,829 (21%) of species were threatened with extinction. "The potential loss of one-fifth of all reptile species reminds us how much of ...

The new assessment will enable researchers to understand the conservation needs of threatened species and find intelligent conservation solutions A new international study involving researchers from ...

Agriculture, logging and urban development pose significant risks to reptiles. More than a fifth of the world's reptiles are at risk of extinction in the coming decades due to human activity, ...

Those who have a phobia of snakes might want to steer clear of this Southern state with more species of the reptile than anywhere else in the country.

There were a whopping 28 different species of snakes, nine types of lizards, three bug and frog variants, and a single ...

If you’re thinking about welcoming a new scaly-skinned addition to your home, allow us to introduce you to the best types of reptiles you can keep as a pet. These air-breathing vertebrates include a ...

If you’re thinking about welcoming a new scaly-skinned addition to your home, allow us to introduce you to the best types of reptiles you can keep as a pet. These air-breathing vertebrates include a ...