More than 300 million years ago, long before the age of dinosaurs, there lived a four-legged, clawed creature that had evolved to survive and reproduce entirely on land, away from the shark-swarmed ...

See more of our trusted coverage when you search. Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. A remarkable reptile-like creature with an unusual jaw that lived more ...

When we think of reptiles, "affectionate" isn't usually the first word that comes to mind. So, it may come as a shock to find ...

When you think of intelligent animals, reptiles likely don’t come to mind. However, reptiles are surprisingly intelligent ...

NORTH RIVERSIDE, Ill. (WLS) -- Lizards, snakes and other reptilian creatures are preparing to take over North Riverside Park Mall. Crosstown Exotics' Reptile Road Show returns Saturday, July 12. This ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. Herpetologists study some of the most complex, ...

See more of our trusted coverage when you search. Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. Names such as Gila monster and Komodo dragon, conjure up images of ...

Artist's reconstruction of Sonselasuchus cedrus in its environment in what is now Petrified Forest National Park, 215 million years ago. (Artwork by Gabriel Ugueto) (CN) — An ancient crocodile ...

A call from a social worker on Monday to the Forgotten Friend Reptile Sanctuary, located in Lancaster County, set the ball rolling for the rescue of about a dozen exotic pets. The owner had kept the ...

BRAINERD — Ectothermic Nirvana in downtown Brainerd is not like most pet stores. Instead of featuring furry and fuzzy animals, the store specializes in smooth, scaled creatures of countless colors and ...

A massive 19-foot-long creature dropped off at a California reptile zoo may be the biggest of its species in the world. Screenshot of the Reptile Zoo's video on Facebook A creature was dropped off at ...

Snakes, a snapping turtle, a bearded dragon and other uncommon critters were shown off to a crowd of Orchard Park Retirement residents on May 12, inspiring curiosity and a little bit of trepidation.