Now, 007 shares his name with a new face — a new species of lizard. Celestus jamesbondi, or the James Bond forest lizard, was collected decades ago by researchers on the north-central coast of ...

Most reptiles are covered in dry, scaly skin. They can be found living in both water and on the land. There are six species of reptile which live in the UK. They are rare and very shy so spotting ...

Mojave fringe-toed lizards have numerous traits tailored to their sand-dwelling lifestyle. Foremost are the lizards' scaly hind toes, which resemble snowshoes and keep them from sinking as they sprint ...

In the movies, T. rex is a scaly lizard, with drab colours and no patterning. But many modern-day reptiles today sport striking colours; blues, yellows and reds are used for communication.

Their skin must stay moist to absorb oxygen and therefore lacks scales. Reptiles are turtles, snakes, lizards, alligators and crocodiles. Unlike amphibians, reptiles breathe only through their lungs ...

“The monitor lizard appeared along the riverbank during the cruise, and he (Sun Yeli) was fascinated by the sight of such a large reptile, which is rare in China. "It’s a testament to the ...