In an exciting scientific discovery, a team of researchers has uncovered two previously unrecorded species of reptiles on Despotiko, an uninhabited island in the Aegean Sea, marking a significant ...

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 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.

Image via Shutterstock Many people may not be too thrilled at the thought of snakes or any of the other members of the reptile family. Perhaps because they look so alien, almost like dinosaurs, ...

(WHTM) — A Pennsylvania lawmaker proposed a bill that would make the Eastern Box Turtle Pennsylvania’s official state reptile. House Bill 401, created by Rep. Perry Stambaugh (R-Perry/Juniata ...

Reptiles from diverse habitats display a stunning range of colors, from those that match the glow of a sun-drenched desert to those that camouflage in the cool shadows of a dense jungle. But these ...

BLOUNT COUNTY, Ala. (WBMA) — The parents of a 4-year-old boy were arrested after he was treated for gunshot wounds and dozens of reptiles were discovered in the family's Blount County home.

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 ...

Kangaroos are a fascinating and unique group of marsupials that can be found roaming across various habitats primarily on the continent of Australia. From the grasslands to the outback, kangaroos are ...

Are you ready to meet some deadly (in a good way!) reptiles? Corey Tutt, former NSW Young Australian of the Year and First Nations science and wildlife advocate, takes the stage at Abbotsford Convent ...

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 ...

A Santa Cruz Galapagos tortoise named Mommy gave birth to four babies, believed to be female, at Philadelphia Zoo Michael Nied has been a digital news editor with PEOPLE since 2025. He has ...