Apart from his specialist papers upon fossil vertebrates and upon modern dipterous flies, Williston was well known to the general zoologist for his excellent book on “Water Reptiles of the Past ...

PENNSYLVANIA (WTAJ) — The Pennsylvania House announced plans to designate the eastern box turtle as the official state reptile. The eastern box turtle, also known as Terrapene Carolina, is one of the ...

At least 11 people died in the first quarter in Manica province, central Mozambique, in attacks by reptiles such as crocodiles and snakes, with the authorities considering collecting eggs to stop the ...

Pennsylvania lawmakers are considering designating the eastern box turtle as the state reptile. The bill's inspiration came from a first-grade class that noticed Pennsylvania lacked a state reptile.

A habitat restoration project is boosting the recovery rate of three threatened reptile species in the New Forest. The Amphibian and Reptile Conservation Trust (ARC) is creating open heathlands by ...

Reptiles living in open habitats generally have brighter coloration than species living in denser vegetation. This is shown in a new study from Lund University in Sweden. The study, published in ...

Think back to your elementary school days and your first science classes. Do you remember learning about the differences between amphibians and reptiles? If so, do you remember what separates these ...

The son of conservationist Steve Irwin, Robert, 21, has just posed practically naked in a reptile themed underwear shoot, and it's safe to say the internet is going to need a minute (hi ...

Fear of lizards is formally referred to as herpetophobia, which is a fear of reptiles. Someone afraid of lizards may also be afraid of other reptiles such as snakes. Experts aren't sure why people ...

Reptiles are enthralling animals that demand specialized care for optimal health in captive settings. A critical aspect of their maintenance and wellbeing is providing a conducive environment for ...