That long, scaly thing slithering on the ground is probably a snake. But there’s a chance it’s not. The News & Observer spoke with local wildlife experts to learn about these reptiles — where they ...

Discover the secret world of barking geckos, tiny African lizards that bark like dogs. Learn how they survive deserts, communicate and amaze scientists with their unique vocal skills.

As habitat loss and invasive predators decimate the Texas horned lizard population, researchers are banking on statewide ...

For more than fifty years, museum herpetologist George Zug has studied all manner of reptiles and amphibians Jack Tamisiea A slender-toed gecko in New Guinea. In 2020, Smithsonian herpetologist George ...

Researchers found more than a hundred lizards of nearly 60 species that survived losing a limb, with some even seeming to thrive. Trilobites Researchers found more than a hundred lizards of nearly 60 ...

A burned lunch at Audubon Zoo in New Orleans did more than just disappoint a hungry staffer. As soon as a smoke plume from the mishap drifted into their enclosure, Australian sleepy lizards suddenly ...

Ever wondered whether painting a cow with zebra stripes might reduce the number of fly bites it gets, or which pizza toppings different kinds of lizards prefer? If so, you’re not alone: There are ...