Where they lived: Dinosaur fossils have been found on every continent, including Antarctica. What they ate: Some ate plants, while others ate animals, including other dinosaurs. How big they were: The ...

Reptiles get a bad rap. As symbols of evil or villainy in Western culture, they are often linked to sin and betrayal, an association that dates all the way back to the origins of Judeochristian ...

Biological invasions are increasing globally and are a primary threat to native ecosystems. Declines in native biodiversity due to invaders, including ...

Most reptile and amphibian (herps) diseases are nutritionally related; therefore, it is essential that veterinarians be a solid source of nutritional information for owners. Always evaluate dietary ...

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 ...

Reptiles—lizards, snakes, crocodiles, and turtles—are amazing animals. They have secret and complex social lives, provide extensive care for their children, experience mammalian emotions, and greatly ...

Every summer, without fail, the British press carries alarming stories about snake sightings. On an island that only has one ...

Reptiles naturally shed their skin for several reasons, from growing to maintaining healthy skin and removing parasites. This process is called “ecdysis”. However, some reptiles experience “dysecdysis ...

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 ...

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