The Mary River Turtle, an Australian freshwater species, possesses the extraordinary ability to breathe through its rear, ...

The European viper rests quietly among moss and grass, its patterned scales blending seamlessly with the forest floor. A ...

Island reptiles are vanishing fast—but scientists are barely paying attention. Here's why that needs to change.

A new pterosaur species, _Bakiribu waridza_, was unexpectedly discovered within a fossilized dinosaur vomit by Brazilian researchers.

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A Chinese national found herself in a cold-blooded mess after authorities uncovered a bizarre reptile smuggling operation ...

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In southern Brazil, paleontologists have discovered a new species of ancient predator that predated modern crocodiles.

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The University of Adelaide's Wildlife Crime Research Hub is pioneering efforts to combat wildlife trafficking in Australia, ...

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