Snakes have lost the gene that encodes ghrelin, a hormone that helps regulate hunger in many vertebrates, according to a new study.

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In reptiles, a simple temperature change can determine whether an egg develops into a male or female. This process is formally known as temperature-dependent sex determination (TSD), in which the sex ...

A new study on mayflies of the genus Ecdyonurus illustrates just how multifaceted and surprising reproductive behavior in ...

Watch where you step, snake season is slithering in. Here's everything to know about how to avoid rattlesnakes and when they are most active.

Watch where you step, snake season is slithering in. Here's everything to know about how to avoid rattlesnakes and when they are most active.

So, you've spotted some unfamiliar eggs in your garden. What next? Here are some tips for identifying common animal eggs and ...

This, it turns out, is a pretty good summary of modern research into crocodile locomotion. Modern crocodilians, which include ...

From glossy black bears and quill-covered porcupines to elegant red-tailed hawks and stripy chipmunks, Oregon is home to some ...

If you spot some oddly oblong eggs in your yard, they could be snake eggs. Here's what to do next to keep yourself — and the ...