Latest about Reptiles
1st gene-edited snakes use mysterious 'Turing patterns' to achieve near-perfect hexagonal scales
Scientists used CRISPR editing to make the world's 1st genetically modified snakes, giving new insight into how the reptiles develop their patterned scales
World's largest captive croc turns 120, giving scientists 'serious knowledge on longevity'
Researchers captured Cassius in 1984 because the "big old gnarly crocodile" was causing trouble on a cattle farm, and ferried him to Green Island, Australia, where he still lives today.
Crocodile murder mystery deepens following discovery of 2nd corpse with 'fileted' head
An anonymous person allegedly told a wildlife tour operator who was very fond of the crocodile "Lizzie" that the killing was a way of proving that humans, not crocodiles, are the apex predator.
'Virgin birth' recorded in crocodile for 1st time ever
The American crocodile had been isolated in a reptile park enclosure for 16 years when she laid a clutch of eggs.
Man survives crocodile attack by prying its jaws off his head. How did he escape such a powerful bite?
In Australia, a man recently survived a crocodile attack. An expert explains how the man likely escaped.
Crocodiles and gharials are getting bizarre orange 'tans' in Nepal. Here's why.
Researchers think it could be down to where these crocs are hanging out.
Burmese pythons are helping rats take over Florida's Everglades — and that could help spread disease
The invasion of pythons has had little to no impact on cotton rats, explaining why some areas are now increasingly dominated by rodents.
This psychedelic-eyed gecko isn't what we thought it was
The bright-eyed reptiles were identified as a new species after a genetic analysis of other geckos revealed they were separate from another closely related species.
