Reptiles
Why Lizards Do Pushups—7 Strange Facts You Didn't Know About the Reptiles
Lizards rank among nature's most incredible creatures, with the reptiles evolved to be armed with abilities to fly, swim, walk up walls and even change color.
Deadly Snake Lunges From Child's Toy Box in Heart-stopping Video
Footage shows snake catchers trying to catch an eastern brown snake after it was found in a child's bedroom.
Security Guard Fights Off Crocodile Trying To Eat His Patrol Dog
The dog was attacked at around 10 p.m. local time and the guard fended off the deadly predator by hitting it with a stick.
Alligator-Like Creature Seized From Texas Home During Drug Bust
The animal was relocated to a wildlife rescue sanctuary in Dallas.
Weather Advisory Calls for Chance of Iguanas Falling From Trees
The cold-blooded reptiles can't tolerate lower temperatures, which causes their bodies to become rigid and not able to hold onto perches.
Conservation Worker 'Astonished' by 7-Foot-Long Snake Heading Toward Road
Conservation worker Alberto Silva helped the massive reptile back to safety by using a tree branch to gently move it.
Boy Cuddles up to Giant Snake on Couch in Wild Viral Video
"That kid would not stand a chance," one person on Reddit warned, while another added he could "kill the guy and the couch at the same time."
Huge 180M-Year-Old Sea Dragon Found in 'Truly Unprecedented Discovery'
The fossilized remains of a 33-foot-long ichthyosaur, an extinct marine reptile, were uncovered in the U.K.
Venomous Snake Lunges at Snake Catcher in Nail-Biting Video
The man was almost bitten by a red-bellied black snake he was recovering from the backyard of a home in Queensland, Australia.
Aquarium Demands 'Justice' After Pig-Nosed Turtle Trolled Online
A turtle with an unusual nose fell victim to online abuse after a photograph of him was shared to celebrate his birthday.
Venomous Red-bellied Snake With Up To 40 Live Babies Inside Her Caught
The pregnant red-bellied black snake was spotted on a residential property where events are regularly held.
Child Spots Deadly Snake Slithering in Family Lounge Before Hiding in Sofa
A nail-biting video shows snake catchers cutting open a sofa to remove the eastern brown snake, the second deadliest species in the world.
Scientists Trace Back Earliest Evolution of Human Teeth to Ancient Species
Evolutionary adaptations have excited researchers that have discovered a connection between mammals today and predators from about 300 million years ago.
Venomous Snake Caught at School
The red-bellied reptile was about to shed its skin when it was found at a school on Australia's Sunshine Coast.
Teens Charged After Crash Reveals Captured Gators 'Hanging' From Truck
The teenagers told police that the alligators had been bothering them while they were trying to fish.
Adorable Video of Buffalo Saving Stuck Tortoise Viewed 7 Million Times
"I wanna see the Pixar movie about the turtle and buffalo in the zoo," noted one enthusiastic viewer.
100-Pound African Tortoise Spotted on a Stroll Down a Pennsylvania Street
"This big old turtle just wanted to go for a walk and be free," the officer that found the creature said. "Still not sure where he got loose from."
Zoo Breeds 6 Endangered Komodo Dragons for the First Time in Its History
Officials with the Bronx Zoo say there may be less than 2,500 of these dragons living in the wild.
Cat and Bearded Dragon Filmed 'Having Sleepover' in Viral Video
Footage of a ginger cat who climbed into the large reptile's tank to relax alongside him has gone viral, demonstrating true interspecies friendship.
Family Finds Snake Wrapped Around Car Mirror: 'Forget Fluffy Dice'
The coastal carpet python, which can reach up to four meters in length, slithered into the car through a window that had been left ajar.
Venomous Snake Found Hiding Under Child's Bed Where Girl Was Sleeping
A video has shown the snake being captured after a family found it curled up under their daughter's bed.
8 Cracking Facts To Know About Crocodiles
Crocodiles are incredible creatures. Here are a few things you may not know about them.
Suspected Poacher Jumps Into Crocodile-infested Lake to Escape Rangers
Nile crocodiles, common in the iSimangaliso wildlife park, are the most deadly of all crocodilians, accounting for hundreds of human deaths every year.
8 Astonishing Facts About Alligators
America's alligators can be found mainly in Florida, Georgia, Alabama and Louisiana.
Used Condoms From 'Cruising' Tourists are Killing Giant Lizards on Beach
"We're not calling for an end to public sex, but we do want people to be aware of the damage it can do," noted study co-author Patrick Hesp.
Two Men Stranded in Crocodile-Infested River for Two Days After Boat Sinks
Police said: "The men are very lucky to have survived this ordeal."
Massive 10-Foot Long Alligator Rescued From Drainage Ditch in Texas
Livestock deputy Damon Bailey was called to a pipeline site in Texas on Wednesday when contractors spotted the massive reptile.
Angry Landlord 'Locks Gate With Snake' After Tenants Fall Behind On Rent
Some felt he had "infringed" on the snake's rights, while others said it would be ineffective as you could just "pull it out and throw it away."
Boa Constrictor Found in Backyard One Week After Ball Python Was Discovered
"We do not know the temperament of the snake. It was taken to a local caretaker before going to the reptile facility," the local police department said.
Highly Venomous Snakes Caught While Mating With Heads Up Drainpipe
Snake handlers can be seen breaking up the amorous pair of Eastern Browns—the world's second-deadliest species.