Reptiles

Dragons are mythological creatures that share certain characteristics with reptiles. For this reason, many people see similarities between some ani...

Although it looks like one, it isn't a crocodile or even a true gavial (Gavialis gangeticus). It's the Malayan gharial,…

Endemic to the American continent, the anolis is a dactylic scaly reptile whose name comes from the French l'anole, a…

It's common to see lizards sunbathing on rocks when going for a walk in Mediterranean and other sun-baked countries.  They're small, agile, and, ab...

The black mamba is a venomous snake that can reach great speeds. It's currently considered the fastest snake in the…

In Madagascar, they've recently discovered the world's smallest reptile. It's a tiny chameleon that fits easily onto the tip of…

Geckos are a well-recognized group of reptiles that form part of the most diverse taxon of vertebrates in the world. These animals have adapted to ...

Some lizards have a strategy called caudal autotomy, which consists of detaching their tails in order to escape from predators.…

Iguanas are characterized by a robust and elongated body that can reach imposing sizes. Each species is unique and can range from terrestrial speci...

In nature, many animals should only be observed from afar. The venom of snakes, the powerful jaws of the crocodile,…

Reptiles are rather peculiar animals, because, unlike other animals people keep as pets, they aren't usually affectionate. Despite this, some&helli...

Snakes are very heterogeneous reptiles with a great diversity of colors, sizes, and lifestyles. Although they don't have legs, their…

There are about 1,400,000 identified living species in the world, of which about 70,000 belong to the group of vertebrates.…

Declaring a species extinct isn't a simple process, as several studies are required to support this claim. As a result,…

The pogona lizard, or bearded dragon (Pogona vitticeps) is usually quite docile, social, and easy to keep in captivity. This…

Exotic pets are increasingly making their way into homes. Various reptiles such as chameleons, bearded dragons, leopard geckos, turtles, and&hellip...

Reptiles and amphibians are becoming increasingly common in homes, as an exotic pet in a naturalized terrarium provides a wealth…

The term lizard has no taxonomic analog. In other words, it doesn't refer to a specific group and many small reptiles with elongated bodies can be ...

Snakes can be a problem in warm weather regions, as their reputation for being dangerous puts anyone on alert when encountering one of them. Althou...

Chameleons are one of the most famous reptiles in the animal world, and are known for their ability to change…

Chameleons are some of the most incredible reptiles in existence, as they have an extraordinary ability to change their color. This ability has mad...