Reptiles

On an island in South Florida, scientists use trials to see how natural selection drives evolution in real time.

Some say the true death worm has already been found—slithering beneath the sands of the Gobi.

As their habitat dwindles, reptile relocators are springing into action to save these slow-moving icons.

Colombia's paleontologists uncover rich fossil deposits that could change what we know about ancient oceans.

The unique plesiosaur defies the fossil rulebook—just ask the “paleogrannies” who prepared it for study.

Carla Sassi is helping to develop new ways to save the country's animals from peril.

Scientists braved rain, mud, and a close encounter at a crocodile farm to learn what fossilized feces reveal about life 33 million years ago.

Discovering the trait may help scientists protect the tuatara, which has been around since the dinosaurs.

One in Indonesia has been carrying a rubber ring since at least 2016. Here’s how the litter might be affecting the animal’s life.

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A research station in India is on call 24/7 to aid wayward reptiles in need.

They need to get a grip.