For over a century, scientists have puzzled over a fundamental mystery in our evolutionary history: how did mammals go from ...

As a record number of Kemp's ridley sea turtle nests appeared this year on Padre Island, a longtime turtle protector reflects ...

Among all the feathered and reptilian visitors that hang out around our property, there is one bird and one lizard that have ...

According to Everglades National Park in southern Florida, Florida redbelly turtles (Pseudemys nelsoni) are often seen with ...

What is the safest snake to have as a pet? Will a pet snake bite you? Here are the pros and cons of having a snake for a pet.

Capybaras are the largest living rodents. They are also one of the sweetest animals other species come across in South ...

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is asking the Lone Star State to weigh in on a fresh new look for one of its most beloved symbols: The classic ho ...

Lizards are far different from other pets, but if raised right, they can be just as enjoyable. Types of lizards that reptile ...

The city owns more than 500 acres of wetlands, known as the Milan Bottoms. They're home to dozens of species of animals, including birds, mammals, amphibians and reptiles. 10 of those are state or ...

A College of Charleston student found the skeleton of a large sea lizard, and the condition of the fossil is considered to be ...

The story of Valerie, the dachshund recaptured after almost 18 months living on Kangaroo Island raises serious questions ...

One animal in Australia is so difficult to spot it has been named the hidden dragon lizard. The reptile, which blends ...