Anyone who has watched a rooster stalking around a farmyard might agree that there is something very dinosaur-like about birds. That may come as no surprise, given that birds are dinosaurs. But in ...

About one-fifth of all reptile species, including crocodiles and turtles, are at risk of extinction. That’s the conclusion of a major new study published in the journal Nature. Multiple factors are ...

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 ...

Reptiles get a bad rap. As symbols of evil or villainy in Western culture, they are often linked to sin and betrayal, an ...

Nearly one fifth of all reptiles — turtles, snakes, lizards and crocodiles — are on a slippery slope toward extinction due to loss of habitat, overharvesting and other factors, a new report says. The ...

Anacondas achieved their massive size millions of years ago. Discover how anacondas stayed huge while other giant reptiles died out!

The fact that a question was asked by a second-grader does not mean it is uninteresting, nor does it mean the answer is simple. Q:Why is it that all reptiles have tails? A:Rudyard Kipling offered ...

With the number of snakes that were in the Columbus Moose Lodge 11 on Saturday, one might think it was a scene from an Indiana Jones movie, but in fact, it was the All-Ohio Reptile Show. The ...

Reptiles used for public entertainment or raising money are no longer welcome in Huntington Beach under a City Council decision reached Monday. The council’s 6-0 vote, with Councilman Billy O’Connell ...