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Among the 22 species newly added to European list of invasive alien species, there are also reptiles and amphibians, namely common kingsnake (L. getula) an...

After running complex morphological and phylogenetic analyses, the scientists, worked in Jiuzhaigou National Nature Reserve, discovered a pit viper specime...

Villagers living near Nepal’s Bardiya National Park have discovered the first successful nesting and breeding site of gharial crocodiles in the park in mor...

Pumpkin toadlet (Brachycephalus ephippium) is so small that amphibian can’t stay balanced during speedy jumping, which is more beneficial. Read more inf...

A new subspecies of day geckos, namely 𝘗𝘩𝘦𝘭𝘴𝘶𝘮𝘢 𝘥𝘰𝘳𝘴𝘪𝘷𝘪𝘵𝘵𝘢𝘵𝘢 𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘢𝘥𝘰𝘹𝘢, was found on Nosy Be Island thanks to molecular studies. Read more info about thi...

A lizard that both lays eggs and gives birth to live young is helping scientists understand the evolution ways of these forms of reptiles' reproduction. Eg...

An enrichment environment for snakes is far more than just a tank with some additional objects in it. Read more info about this topic using the followin...

Researchers have discovered a new species of burrowing snake in the biological hotspot of the northern Western Ghats, India, after 144 years. The snake ...

Scientists uncovered interesting facts of reproductive ecology of southern spotted turtle (Clemmys guttata) that will help the species conservation. Rea...

The second registration of a wild-born Eastern indigo snake (Drymarchon couperi) prooves the efficiency of reintroduction program in the state. Read als...

The gecko, Geiseleptes delfinoi is named after the Geiseltal region in Germany in which it was first discovered, and after Dr. Massimo Delfino, a specialis...

Two gigantic Aldabra tortoises (Aldabrachelys gigantea) named Othello and Ray are considered to be the oldest animals at the St. Louis Zoo. The reptiles...

According to recent molecular studies, one new species of leopard geckos was extracted from previously known Eu. hardwickii—East Indian leopard gecko. R...

One of the two species new to science discovered around Machu Picchu (Peruvian Andes) was named after Optimus Prime from "Transformers" franchise. Scien...

A turtle nest of endangered sea turtle eggs was found on the beachside of Galveston Island State Park last week — the first nest found at the park in over ...

A new snake species, previously unknown to science, was discovered in Paraguay. The reptile described by researchers of the Paraguayan NGO Para La Tierra w...

Scientists who have analysed the diets of saltwater crocodiles in the Territory believe the reptiles have shifted from marine prey to predominantly terrest...

One of the most dangerous venomous snakes—Butterfly viper (Bitis nasicornis) originating from West and Central Africa is known for its striking coloration ...

The largest ever release of endangered Siamese crocodiles into Cambodia’s wild nature last month has raised big hope for their long-term conservation. P...

Western banded geckos (Coleonyx variegatus) easily dine on venomous scorpions and avoid being stung during the hunting fight with such a dangerous prey inv...

The newt can use tetrodotoxin from its skin glands to induce lethargy af the attacking snake and win enough time to escape from death. Read more info ab...

First successful breeding of critically endangered Heloderma horridum charlesbogerti became a great result of this species ex situ saving program. The hatc...

Snake that squeeze and then swallow an enormous prey item have evolved a way to keep themselves from suffocating while they are doing it. Read more info...

The article in a very informative resource Reptiles Magazine provides recent revision to the taxonomy of the new species of Hydrosaurus (sailfin lizard) sp...

The follwoing review investigates possible neural consequences and results of artificial environments on snakes in captivity under human care. The impac...

Most poison frogs come from legitimate frog breeding operations here and abroad, but some are still snatched from the wild illegally in their native countr...

Great news from one of the British zoos—Crocodiles of the World, where for the first time giant Galapagos tortoises (Chelonoidis niger) were bred successfu...

The Horned frog is known by various names, including the Argentine wide-mouthed frog, Pacman frog, Ornate Horned frog, and Bell’s Horned frog. Read...

According to the University of Cyprus, the endemic lizard known as "kοurkoutas" corresponds to a distinct species (Laudakia cypriaca), found only there. ...