Snake Season in Texas: Mother-in-Law's Tongue and Other Plants that Reptiles Hate
Some plants can help deter snakes from gardens and residential areas in Texas during snake season.
This is how the ‘Prognathodon cipactli’, the marine monster from the dinosaur era discovered in Mexico, was
Fossil evidence reveals the existence of the Prognathodon cipactli, a six-meter-long marine predator that lived in the late Cretaceous period in what is now northeastern Mexico.
Come face to face with some of the most terrifying ever predators at Natural History Museum
The Natural History Museum in London is set to launch an exhibition titled Jurassic Oceans: Monsters of the Deep on May 22, showcasing ancient marine reptiles.
Heavy rains increase snake sightings in Teresina; 108 reptiles rescued in February
Heavy rains in Teresina have led to an increase in snake sightings, with 108 reptiles rescued in February alone.
It flew like a predator, but was a vegetarian: the surprising case of the pterosaur Sinopterus
A study reveals that the pterosaur Sinopterus was herbivorous, challenging long-held beliefs about these prehistoric flying reptiles being exclusively carnivorous.
Botanists sent scented gifts to lizards. Exotic reptiles enjoy fresh camellia flowers at the Liberec Zoo
Botanists have provided fresh camellia flowers as a treat for exotic lizards at the Liberec Zoo, enhancing their environment with new scents and tastes.
The fossil of a 150-million-year-old sea turtle discovered in Colombia that changes what we knew about the sea
A newly identified 150-million-year-old sea turtle fossil discovered in Colombia suggests significant changes to our understanding of the distribution and evolution of ancient marine reptiles.
Record Sentence for Reptile Trafficker: "There Will Be No Tolerance for Profiting from the Illegal Export of Our Native Wildlife"
Australia has handed down a record eight-year prison sentence to a reptile trafficker as part of its strong measures against wildlife trafficking.
131 species of amphibians and 52 of reptiles recorded in the Napo River basin, Ecuador
Researchers have documented 131 amphibian species and 52 reptile species in the Napo River basin, highlighting its biodiversity.
Jail for Australian who tried to smuggle dozens of lizards in popcorn bags
An Australian man was sentenced to eight years in prison for attempting to smuggle dozens of lizards and other reptiles hidden in popcorn bags and biscuit tins.
Man jailed for mailing reptiles in popcorn bags
A Sydney man was sentenced to eight years in prison for attempting to smuggle native reptiles out of Australia in unconventional packaging.
He shipped lizards in popcorn bags: record sentence of eight years in prison for an Australian
A Sydney man, Neil Simpson, was sentenced to eight years in prison for attempting to smuggle lizards and other reptiles in popcorn bags, marking a record penalty for wildlife trafficking in Australia.
Rotten iguanas in Florida surprise residents after freezing cold wave
Rotten iguanas have fallen from trees in Florida due to a recent cold wave, startling residents and prompting state authorities to remove thousands of the reptiles.
Why the Teiú Gets Warmer During Mating Season? Research Finds Unprecedented Data
Researchers in Brazil have discovered how the Teiú lizard can elevate its body temperature during mating season, even in cold burrows, challenging previous biological assumptions regarding heating mechanisms in reptiles.
Unusual cold wave in Florida - mass iguanas fall from trees
An unusual cold wave in Florida has caused many iguanas to fall from trees as they enter a state of cold lethargy, prompting wildlife officials to intervene, while others use the reptiles for food.
Florida euthanizes 5,000 iguanas after cold snap stuns the invasive reptiles
Florida wildlife officials have euthanized over 5,000 cold-stunned iguanas due to a recent cold snap, which caused the non-native reptiles to freeze and fall from trees.
Deadly snakes and a crocodile discovered during drug raid
Police seized over 50 reptiles, including a cobra and a crocodile, during a drug raid on the NSW Mid North Coast, leading to charges against a 39-year-old man.
The phenomenon that explains why iguanas are falling from trees during the cold wave in Florida
A cold wave in Florida, bringing temperatures near 0°C, is causing iguanas and other reptiles to fall from trees due to the extreme cold they are experiencing.
The phenomenon that explains why iguanas are falling from trees during a cold wave in Florida
Florida is experiencing an unusual cold wave that has caused iguanas and other reptiles to fall from trees due to extremely low temperatures not seen in over a decade.
Less than 20% are 'dangerous': USP launches guide to help you overcome the fear of snakes
Researchers at the University of São Paulo (USP) have released a free guide on snakes to promote peaceful coexistence between humans and these reptiles.
The historic cold wave that freezes iguanas in Florida: what to do when reptiles fall from the sky
A historic cold wave in Florida has led to iguanas freezing and falling, prompting advice on how to handle this unusual situation.
At the Brno Zoo, heat-loving animals have been winterized. Reptiles moved to their keepers' offices for the winter
Brno Zoo has relocated heat-loving animals, such as reptiles, to their keepers' offices for the winter season.
Since when do humans and reptiles share sleep rhythms? The answer points to an ancient survival strategy
The article explores the shared sleep rhythms of humans and reptiles, suggesting it may be rooted in ancient survival strategies despite their obvious biological differences.