Slithering boa constrictors, vibrant leopard geckos and torpid red-footed tortoises were among thousands of animals that took ...

Using the fossil record and modern cold-blooded critters, paleontologist Kelsey Jenkins recreates the hearing capabilities of ...

Exotic tegu lizard found buried under 20 inches of snow in Rhode Island after winter storm makes remarkable recovery despite ...

So far, the CRISPR gene-editing system has been successfully used in bacteria, plants, mice, pigs, monkeys, and even humans – but never reptiles, due to their tricky reproductive methods. Now, ...

Wildlife officials say a large exotic lizard was found buried in the snow in Rhode Island. A man spotted the cold-blooded ...

Frankie almost met his end in the frigid temperatures. But thanks to quick actions of good Samaritans, he’s “finally warm” and “resting comfortably.” ...

Stemming from New Caledonia off the coast of New Zealand, this nocturnal lizard grows 6 to 8 inches and has a life expectancy of about eight years. "They have frog-like feet and can climb on glass ...

You call the New England Wildlife Center in Weymouth, of course. Frank Hardy couldn't believe his eyes when he looked out on ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. Finding good data to determine trends in the exotic reptile ...

At LegaSea Aquarium and The Reptarium, you can hold a lizard, alligator and a Burmese python, as well as interact with ...

While most reptiles are wild, many are kept as pets because of their reputation for being mysterious and exotic. Having an unconventional pet comes with its own concerns, though, that you'll need to ...

The idea of owning a pet snake is super cool. Snakes are truly intriguing, with their sleek movement, quiet presence, and ...