Reptiles
A new iguana species discovered in China - study
Wang's garden lizard, or Calotes wangi, was discovered by researchers in Asia during 2009-2022 field studies.
The medical reason you might not want to share your dessert with an Iguana
Geckos can distinguish between species by odor, study finds
Uniquely mummified crocodiles discovered in Egypt - study
Solving the mystery of an ancient marine reptile mass graveyard
Known as Shonisaurus popularis, the species resembled a chunky dolphin that grew to at least 15.2 meters long and died in large numbers at one particular site some 230 million years ago.
Snakes have two clitorises and they're both important, new study reveals
This female-led study discovered that snake clitorises are important for sex and can be stimulated to cause pleasure, despite years of scientific neglect.
Did scientists find a reptile that walked with dinosaurs? - study
Archaeologists have uncovered a fossilized skeleton of a small ancient reptile that is long gone, but one direct relative still thrives in New Zealand.
Alligators in this lake have started to attack people – and it's unclear why
Alligator attacks are highly unusual for the area, according to locals.
Snakes on a plane: Youth caught with reptiles at Ben-Gurion
Three suspects, all in their 20's, were carrying hundreds of reptiles, including rare ones, and turtles in their luggage.
Climate change caused massive waves of evolution in reptiles - study
Reptiles evolved at an alarming rate to suit themselves to changes in climate, Harvard study finds
Plesiosaurs inhabited freshwater in Morocco, researchers find - study
Fossils discovered in Morocco indicate that the ancient marine reptiles were adapted to freshwater conditions and may have spent their entire lives there.
2,000 reptile species under threat of extinction - study
50% of all turtle and crocodile species face the threat of extinction. The new assessment will enable researchers to understand the conservation needs of threatened species.
Ancient 'Dragon of Death' flying reptile discovered in Argentina
The new specimen of ancient flying reptile, or pterosaur, measured around 30 feet (9 meters) long and lived 86 million years ago alongside dinosaurs.
Squamates were present on Earth for longer than previously thought - study
Although the Squamata is the largest order of reptiles, made up of over 10,000 different species, their evolutionary origins are not yet well understood.
Over 21% of reptiles are at risk of extinction - study
Although reptiles benefit from generalized conservation efforts, targeted measures are urgently needed to protect some of the most threatened species