Reptiles

Because of the breeding program Diego was a part of, the world population of the giant Galapagos tortoise has nearly doubled.

Komodo dragons—otherwise known as Komodo monitors—are the largest and heaviest lizards in the world.

The copperhead is one of four venomous snakes found in Tennessee, according to the state's Wildlife Resources Agency.

Batesian mimicry is where a harmless species avoids predators by pretending to be a dangerous or toxic one.

Paul Bedard is the star of the Animal Planet show "Gator Boys."

The findings could provide the foundation for new approaches to repair joint tissues and possibly even entire human limbs.

The dinosaur could bite with about three times the force of large crocodiles or great white sharks.

One eyewitness captured a video of the creature as it swam between Wiggins Pass and Bay Colony.

"I've watched enough TV, plus I've lived in Florida so I've got with them before," Don Walters said.

Luckily, the snake was not venomous.

The unusual creature has an extra eye socket in its skull.

Police rescued more than 1,000 reptiles and hundreds of eggs.

It's not quite Jurassic Park, but the finds reveal "critical" clues about the evolutionary history of the slithery beasts.

"Crocodiles are God's creatures that need to be protected too," said a conservation official.

Veterinarians carefully re-crafted the shell, which was broken into three pieces.

The unique animals have to be saved from extinction just like the cuddly tigers and elephants.

Mezcal normally contains the famous "maguey" worm, but Mexican authorities encountered other species in 15 bottles.

The 4.5-pound reptile didn't let size stop it from spreading across Pangea.

"We found out that their skin attracts atomic waves," an Iranian military adviser said about the reptiles.

In one photo, the alligator "seems to have the upper hand."

Seven nests were found beneath the surface.

Hunter Jason Leon will get a $375 reward for bringing the snake in.

The scientists hope they weren't interrupting a courtship session.

"Don't kiss or snuggle with your turtle," advises the CDC. "This can increase your risk of getting sick."

Gator catchers say the animals "are [simply] trying to deal with the weather like the rest of us," but still—OMG.

Don't let the man get you down, Aboo.

These yellow snakes have an uncanny ability to hunt at night in rough waters, along with several other oddities.

Counting small sea creatures is particularly difficult.

The animals vocalizations are difficult to hear, and they don't talk very much.