Many new reptile owners start with geckos because they’re cute, small, and usually easy to care for. However, not every gecko ...

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PENNSYLVANIA (WTAJ) — The Pennsylvania House announced plans to designate the eastern box turtle as the official state reptile. The eastern box turtle, also known as Terrapene Carolina, is one of the ...

“A heart shaped uterus sounds so cute until you realize it just kind of f–ks everything over,” Poppy said. “It can cause so many problems, and no one thought to mention it to me.” ...

At least 11 people died in the first quarter in Manica province, central Mozambique, in attacks by reptiles such as crocodiles and snakes, with the authorities considering collecting eggs to stop the ...

Their tiny and charismatic shell makes them adorable reptiles. However, their captivating appearance is what has led to a decline in their population. Human beings are hunting the spider tortoise for ...

Pennsylvania lawmakers are considering designating the eastern box turtle as the state reptile. The bill's inspiration came from a first-grade class that noticed Pennsylvania lacked a state reptile.

A habitat restoration project is boosting the recovery rate of three threatened reptile species in the New Forest. The Amphibian and Reptile Conservation Trust (ARC) is creating open heathlands by ...

Colossal Biosciences claims it has revived an extinct species, but scientists outside the company are skeptical. Somewhere in the northern US, drones fly over a 2,000-acre preserve, protected by a ...

Tegus are omnivorous, eating fruits, eggs, insects and small animals including reptiles and rodents. The Fish and Wildlife Service said tegus not only eat alligator eggs, but also disturb the ...

Think back to your elementary school days and your first science classes. Do you remember learning about the differences between amphibians and reptiles? If so, do you remember what separates these ...