Anyone who has watched a rooster stalking around a farmyard might agree that there is something very dinosaur-like about birds. That may come as no surprise, given that birds are dinosaurs. But in ...

The fact that a question was asked by a second-grader does not mean it is uninteresting, nor does it mean the answer is simple. Q:Why is it that all reptiles have tails? A:Rudyard Kipling offered ...

About one-fifth of all reptile species, including crocodiles and turtles, are at risk of extinction. That’s the conclusion of a major new study published in the journal Nature. Multiple factors are ...

Currently there are an estimated nearly 9,000 reptiles in the world, while the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List has assessed all of the world’s described mammals, birds, ...

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 ...

Nearly one fifth of all reptiles — turtles, snakes, lizards and crocodiles — are on a slippery slope toward extinction due to loss of habitat, overharvesting and other factors, a new report says. The ...

Reptiles are becoming increasingly popular as pets and it’s easy to see why. With their unique looks, quiet nature, and relatively low-maintenance lifestyle, they offer a refreshing alternative to ...

With the number of snakes that were in the Columbus Moose Lodge 11 on Saturday, one might think it was a scene from an Indiana Jones movie, but in fact, it was the All-Ohio Reptile Show. The ...