Which reptile habitat starter kit is best? Many people enjoy keeping reptiles as pets. From large snakes to bearded dragons and small turtles, these cold-blooded creatures are interesting to observe ...

Reptile species are considered threatened if ranked as Vulnerable, Endangered, or Critically Endangered by The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species™. Species richness refers to the number of different ...

Reptiles are enthralling animals that demand specialized care for optimal health in captive settings. A critical aspect of their maintenance and wellbeing is providing a conducive environment for them ...

“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 ...

Zoo Knoxville's reptiles and amphibians will receive a new $18 million, 2.5-acre home. The zoo announced the project and a $5 million gift from Jim Clayton and FirstBank during a ceremonial ...

Almost one in five reptiles is facing extinction due to man-made habitat loss, experts warned today. The first global assessment of its kind of reptile species, which include crocodiles, lizards, ...

Iconic species such as the Komodo dragon and the loggerhead turtle could vanish in the near future as a groundbreaking report found that a fifth of reptiles are at risk of becoming extinct. Habitat ...

The Mary River Turtle, an Australian freshwater species, possesses the extraordinary ability to breathe through its rear, ...

The crocodile who appeared in the 1986 comedy film "Crocodile Dundee" has died. The passing of Burt was announced by the staff at Crocosaurus Cove, a reptile attraction and habitat in Darwin, ...