From water-jet snipers to exploding sea cucumbers, these creatures fire biological weapons with astonishing precision.

New stubfoots turn up regularly (the striking pink and black Nassau harlequin toad was discovered in 2006, in the forested ...

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — A structure fire was reported at Reptile Gardens in Rapid City around 1:30 a.m. Friday, according to the Rockerville Volunteer Fire Department. The fire was primarily on the ...

A new study led by the University of Oxford has revealed that reptiles confined to islands are facing a double jeopardy. Despite being more likely to go extinct than mainland species, they remain ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. It may come as a surprise, but not all animals pee. While almost ...

Unless you’ve owned reptiles, you might not know that many of them “pee” crystals. Researchers publishing in the Journal of the American Chemical Society investigated the solid urine of more than 20 ...

Rachael has a degree in Zoology from the University of Southampton, and specializes in animal behavior, evolution, palaeontology, and the environment. Rachael has a degree in Zoology from the ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

The rare species of prehistoric predator was found in southern England. A new species of ancient "sword dragon" marine reptile has been discovered in a set of fossils found in England, according to ...

ELBERTA, Ala. (WALA) - From snakes to iguanas, one teenager from Elberta enjoys sharing his love of animals with the community. Vanessa catches up with Outdoors with Jay to explore his newest addition ...

MONROE — The Reptile Zoo in Monroe, home to dozens of exotic scaled creatures like an American albino alligator and two-headed turtle, will live on another day. For now. The nearly 30-year-old ...

It's a question worthy of Aesop's fables: "How did snake lose its legs?" The discovery of a bizarre, sharp-toothed new lizard from 167 million years ago may help scientists find the real answer.