Reptiles
Diego, a 100-Year-Old Galapagos Giant Tortoise, Released Back Into the Wild
Because of the breeding program Diego was a part of, the world population of the giant Galapagos tortoise has nearly doubled.
Bizarre Video Shows Komodo Dragon Walking Down Beach Wearing Turtle on Head
Komodo dragons—otherwise known as Komodo monitors—are the largest and heaviest lizards in the world.
Man Runs Over Venomous Copperhead Snake Inches Shy of Largest Ever Recorded
The copperhead is one of four venomous snakes found in Tennessee, according to the state's Wildlife Resources Agency.
Giant Toad Mimics Deadly Venomous Viper to Avoid Being Eaten, Study Finds
Batesian mimicry is where a harmless species avoids predators by pretending to be a dangerous or toxic one.
Florida Man Triumphantly Lifts Up 8-Foot Alligator After Wrestling Animal
Paul Bedard is the star of the Animal Planet show "Gator Boys."
Humans Can Regrow Cartilage in Joints Using 'Salamander-like' Ability
The findings could provide the foundation for new approaches to repair joint tissues and possibly even entire human limbs.
Here's Why Tyrannosaurus Rex's Bite Didn't Shatter the Dinosaur's Own Skull
The dinosaur could bite with about three times the force of large crocodiles or great white sharks.
Alligator Filmed Swimming in the Ocean Off Florida Beach in Rare Sighting
One eyewitness captured a video of the creature as it swam between Wiggins Pass and Bay Colony.
Staten Island Man Who Caught Alligator Says He Learned From Steve Irwin
"I've watched enough TV, plus I've lived in Florida so I've got with them before," Don Walters said.
Bizarre Three-eyed Snake Discovered in Australia
The unusual creature has an extra eye socket in its skull.
Police Raid Europe's Largest Illegal Turtle Farm
Police rescued more than 1,000 reptiles and hundreds of eggs.
100 Million-year-old Baby Snake Is Oldest Ever Found
It's not quite Jurassic Park, but the finds reveal "critical" clues about the evolutionary history of the slithery beasts.
Mob Massacres 300 Crocodiles in Revenge Attack
"Crocodiles are God's creatures that need to be protected too," said a conservation official.
Tortoise with Shattered Shell Gets $4,000 Surgery
Veterinarians carefully re-crafted the shell, which was broken into three pieces.
New Endangered Species List Includes 'Punk Rock' Turtle
The unique animals have to be saved from extinction just like the cuddly tigers and elephants.
Snakes, Reptiles Found in Mexican Mezcal Bottles
Mezcal normally contains the famous "maguey" worm, but Mexican authorities encountered other species in 15 bottles.
Tiny, Ancient Reptile Could Detach Its Own Tail
The 4.5-pound reptile didn't let size stop it from spreading across Pangea.
Iran Says Enemies Used Lizards to Spy
"We found out that their skin attracts atomic waves," an Iranian military adviser said about the reptiles.
Alligator and Python Battle on Florida Golf Course
In one photo, the alligator "seems to have the upper hand."
43 Eggs Hidden in Sandbox May Be From Deadly Snake
Seven nests were found beneath the surface.
17-Foot Snake Caught in the Everglades
Hunter Jason Leon will get a $375 reward for bringing the snake in.
Long-Lost Alligator Snapping Turtle Found in Illinois
The scientists hope they weren't interrupting a courtship session.
Beware of Turtle: Reptiles Cause Salmonella Outbreak
"Don't kiss or snuggle with your turtle," advises the CDC. "This can increase your risk of getting sick."
Alligators May Be on the Move During Hurricane Harvey
Gator catchers say the animals "are [simply] trying to deal with the weather like the rest of us," but still—OMG.
Costa Rican Snake Has Strange Hunting Technique
These yellow snakes have an uncanny ability to hunt at night in rough waters, along with several other oddities.
Photos: The London Zoo Takes Stock of Its Animals
Counting small sea creatures is particularly difficult.
Turtles 'Talk' to Each Other, Parents Call Out to Offspring
The animals vocalizations are difficult to hear, and they don't talk very much.