Reptiles are air-breathing vertebrates covered in special skin made up of scales, bony plates, or a combination of both. They include crocodiles, snakes, lizards, turtles, and tor- toises.

Reptiles in open habitats evolved brighter colors over time. This helped them reflect sunlight and survive climate change.

Three flying reptiles from Earth's distant past glide above the gray Pacific, far beyond the rollers breaking on the shore of Point Reyes, California. They flap their wings slowly for a few beats ...

Amphibians and reptiles are amazing creatures with clever adaptations that have allowed them to brave the millennia. Consider the Coachella Valley fringe-toed lizard's scaly hind toes, which resemble ...

Whether you’re a lover of all sea animals or prefer them as weapon-wielding, pizza-eating ninjas, here are some interesting facts about the water-dwelling reptiles that might surprise you.

Photo: AFP A team of Australian reptile catchers says it has topped the beloved children’s tale The Hundred and One Dalmatians, stumbling across 102 venomous snakes in a suburban backyard.