If you’re thinking about welcoming a new scaly-skinned addition to your home, allow us to introduce you to the best types of reptiles you can keep as a pet. These air-breathing vertebrates include a ...

The iconic Red List of Threatened Species, published by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), identifies species at risk of extinction. A study in PLOS Biology publishing May 26 ...

“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 ...

Researchers have carried out the most comprehensive study of reptile species to identify extinction risks. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how ...

Looking for the best pet reptiles? We've got you covered! With the help of expert vet Dr. Rebecca MacMillan, we've rounded up our top five picks for beginners and explained why they make such great ...

With more than 260 species and 1,000 animals, IguanaLand in Punta Gorda, Florida is making a name for itself with ...

Of the 10,196 species assessed, scientists found that at least 1,829 (21%) of species were threatened with extinction. "The potential loss of one-fifth of all reptile species reminds us how much of ...

"Such a privilege." Researchers thrilled as secretive reptiles recover from brink of extinction: 'It's just lovely to see' ...

Named Xiphodracon goldencapsis, the new species is an ichthyosaur -- an order of large extinct marine reptiles -- that lived ...

An international team of paleontologists made the discovery after unearthing the remains of a specimen near Elgol on the Isle ...

The marine reptile would have been about three metres long and would have eaten fish and squid, scientists say ...

BIG LAKE RANCH, British Columbia — Canada is a major player in the international reptile trade and may participate in the illegal wildlife trade of imperiled species, according to a new study ...