Herpetology is the branch of zoology concerned with the study of amphibians (including frogs, toads, salamanders, newts and the gymnophiona) and reptiles (including snakes, lizards, amphisbaenids ...

In the United States, around 2.3 million households are home to reptiles, which includes these shelled reptiles. That accounts for 1.8% of all American households that have a pet. Despite their ...

A MUN researcher is looking to get the poop on moose and caribou this summer, and figure out what impact they have on the environment and climate change when they defecate or die. Kristy Ferraro, a ...

The main dog walk essentials are a dog collar, a dog leash and dog poop bags. Responsible dog owners should always be armed with a bag to clean up after their pets. Though scooping poop isn’t ...

Black Stool Causes: How many of you know that the colour of your stool can say everything about the underlying conditions you are suffering from? Yes, you read that right! The color and ...

The skin of dwarf crocodiles found living in a cave in Gabon is turning orange from swimming in guano. It's unclear how long ...

Last month, a 39-year-old man was sentenced to three years and six months in jail for attempting to post nearly 100 Australian reptiles overseas. There has been a rise in native animal rescues ...

Once you get over the ick factor, new technologies are efficiently transforming human waste into agricultural solutions. A new industrial facility in suburban Seattle is giving off a whiff of ...

Maybe you’ve eaten something spicy, or perhaps you’re experiencing diarrhea or constipation. If you’ve ever been grimacing and wondering, “Why does it burn when I poop?” rest assured that it’s a ...

Ichthyosaurs were reptiles that swam in the seas during the time of the dinosaurs. They evolved separately around 250 million years ago, possibly from a crocodile-like ancestor, to resemble fish ...

This commentary adds weight to Henry’s reputation and has prompted curiosity about the factors that support crocodile resilience. Many reptiles grow throughout their lives, and Henry is no exception ...