An 11-year-old fossil hunter helped scientists discover remains of a giant marine reptile that lived about 202 million years ago and may have been the largest sea reptile ever.

PHOENIX — Fossils from the Petrified Forest National Park, in northern Arizona, revealed a new reptile species that thrived during the Triassic Period. Paleontologists and partners with the ...

Reality tends toward entropy, and nature craves balance. The methods behind these maddening processes aren’t pretty, either. Survival of the fittest means that even strong species are at risk of ...

Earth’s vertebrate diversity may be far richer than anyone realized. A sweeping analysis of more than 300 studies suggests that for every known fish, bird, reptile, amphibian, or mammal species, there ...

Scientists have identified a strange early crocodile relative that may have looked somewhat like a flightless bird ...

Three striking new species of rock-dwelling monitor lizards have been formally described from the savannas of northeastern ...

The Nile monitor has an aggressive temperament and thrives in Florida's climate.

Thinking of a pet snake? Skip the dander and daily walks. We explore the costs, lifespan, and best beginner species for ...

Wellness retreats are all the rage in the 21st century, but what if all the health benefits could be had by just eating a part of yourself? It may sound strange or even disgusting, but that is ...

A fungal disease affecting Brisbane's water dragons could be a big deal for Australian reptiles, researchers say ...

An 11-year-old girl's keen eye led to the discovery of a massive ichthyosaur jawbone fragment in Somerset, England. This find ...

SPONSORED: Scales, slithers and more are heading to Bryan this weekend! The Herps Exotic Reptile and Pet Expo is coming to the Brazos County Expo Center with reptiles, small mammals, invertebrates and ...