Most people’s mental snake-ID kit in the yard comes down to a couple of half-remembered rules: “triangular head means... The ...

Scientists have successfully analyzed Charles Darwin's original specimens from his HMS Beagle voyage (1831 to 1836) to the ...

A uniquely preserved ichthyosaur from the Pliensbachian period helps resolve when a major evolutionary shift occurred among ...

Identifying snake and lizard eggs can be tricky. Experts look at size, shape, and color. Snake eggs are usually larger and ...

Universitat de València provides funding as a founding partner of The Conversation ES. Universitat de València provides funding as a member of The Conversation EUROPE. Reptiles get a bad rap. As ...

The Nile monitor is an invasive, aggressive lizard species established in parts of Florida. These large lizards can grow over 6 feet long and are skilled swimmers and climbers. While not venomous, ...

In case you've faced some hurdles solving the clue, Lizard pose, for one, we've got the answer for you. Crossword puzzles offer a fantastic opportunity to engage your mind, enjoy leisure time, and ...

With Zootopia 2 introducing reptiles to the franchise for the very first time, co-director Jared Bush has explained the significance of their debut. In a recent interview, the chief creative officer ...

Geoffrey Heard works for The University of Queensland on the Threatened Species Index project, a key part of the Terrestrial Ecosystem Research Network (TERN). TERN is funded by the Australian ...

When there's cold weather in Florida, "frozen iguanas" comes up. That's when the invasive species fall from trees or end up on sidewalks stunned from the cold. When temperatures hit below freezing, ...

A new species of mountain lizard, Diploderma bifluviale, has been discovered in the upper Dadu River Valley of China. Its distinct traits and isolated habitat highlight the hidden biodiversity of the ...

Scientists have described a new lizard species from Vietnam, naming it Acanthosaura grismeri. The discovery adds a spiny backed member to a genus already rich in Southeast Asia and highlights how much ...