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AN EAGLE-eyed photographer spotted a snake-like reptile as it slithered through his garden. Worcester News Camera Club member Brian Smith snapped what he described as "quite a large" slow worm in his ...

Experts note copperheads often visit yards searching for cicadas or rodents, and removing hiding spots is key to reducing ...

Place a handle on top of the corrugated iron or carpet square – you’ll need this for inspections. You should gently lift the ...

A recent revolutionary study reveals how mice have evolved in an incredible way. They can ‘hear’ through their whiskers. The ...

Geologists working on surveying land in Mississippi stumbled upon an incredible find: the fossil of an ancient marine apex predator considered a "sea dragon" of the time.

Slow worms are often mistaken for snakes, but these 'legless lizards' can be spotted in UK gardens and woodland.

This is Merrick State Park’s first program of the 2025 season, which will be held on Saturday, May 24, between 7-8 p.m. in the Nature Center. All programs are free; ...

Gila monsters are a species of venomous lizard native to northwestern Mexico and the southwestern United States. Due to their heavy bodies and slow metabolism, they don't travel far, preferring to ...

“I bought a condo in Belize,” the 37-year-old says. “Every time I visit, I think to myself, ‘I sell lizards on the internet. How the hell did I end up here?’” ...

Slow worms are lizards that have evolved to move around without legs. This allows them to slide into tiny spaces hunting for their favourite food of small slugs, or just to hide from foxes, badgers, ...