Latest about Reptiles
Snakes: Facts about one of the most iconic creatures in animal hiss-tory
Discover interesting facts about snakes, from how they hunt and eat, to why they don't have legs.
Crocodiles are overheating due to climate change — and it's changing their behavior
Global warming is raising the body temperature of Australian crocodiles, forcing them to spend less time diving and more time cooling down.
Labord's chameleon: The color-changing lizard that drops dead in 4 months
Labord's chameleons are only found in Western Madagascar and have developed a live fast die young life cycle to cope with the extreme environmental conditions.
Orange dwarf cave crocodiles: The crocs that crawled into a cave, ate bats, and started mutating into a new species
The skin of dwarf crocodiles found living in a cave in Gabon is turning orange from swimming in guano. It's unclear how long they've been down there, but genetic research indicates they may be morphing into a new species.
Why do iguanas fall from trees in Florida?
Florida's non-native green iguanas become paralyzed and drop from trees when temperatures dip. Climate change could bring this problem to new areas.
Henry the giant crocodile, who has sired 10,000 babies, celebrates 124th birthday
Henry the Nile crocodile will celebrate his 124th birthday at the Crocworld Conservation Centre in South Africa on Dec. 16.
Cantor's giant softshell turtle: The frog-faced predator that spends 95% of its time completely motionless
These leathery turtles spend most of their lives buried motionless in river mud, but burst into action to catch their unsuspecting prey.
Gharial: The prehistoric crocodilian that buzzes and blows bubbles to find a mate
This critically endangered animal, known for its long, thin snout with a bulbous growth at the end, split off from other crocodilian species 40 million years ago.
