In England, the “sword dragon” is discovered, a new species of Jurassic ichthyosaur that reveals clues about marine evolution ...

A new study led by the University of Oxford has revealed that reptiles confined to islands are facing a double jeopardy.

It's not often that you lose a species for over 60 years, but that's what happened to this little lizard that has been coming ...

“Charismatic megafauna” describes many people’s favorite animals: blue whales, giant pandas, elephants, penguins, and other large beasts of the natural world. Many of these animals are hunted to ...

The iconic Red List of Threatened Species, published by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), identifies species at risk of extinction. A study in PLOS Biology publishing May 26 ...

Scientists in India discover a small lizard covered in spines, revealing a unique new species of gecko - Hemidactylus ...

A new study led by the University of Oxford has revealed that reptiles confined to islands are facing a double jeopardy. Despite being more likely to ...

The small predatory reptile lived among the largest apex predators. Paleontologists have discovered a new species of ancient crocodile-like reptile that once roamed the lands and waters of Brazil. The ...

Even the king cobra is "vulnerable." More than 1 in 5 species of reptiles worldwide are threatened with extinction, according to a comprehensive new assessment of thousands of species published ...

An animal attraction has issued a plea to limit fireworks to professional displays after a reptile died and an owl was ...

Many reptiles excrete solid uric acid crystals instead of liquid urine, a water-saving adaptation that could hold clues for human medicine. If you’ve never cared for a reptile, you might be surprised ...

Of the 10,196 species assessed, scientists found that at least 1,829 (21%) of species were threatened with extinction. "The potential loss of one-fifth of all reptile species reminds us how much of ...