“Charismatic megafauna” describes many people’s favorite animals: blue whales, giant pandas, elephants, penguins, and other large beasts of the natural world. Many of these animals are hunted to ...

In the past, many scientists believed that only mammals and birds could feel or think in complex ways. Reptiles, fish, and insects were seen as simple creatures that reacted purely on instinct. But ...

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A 120-year-old tortoise named Orville, along with five other giants, survived a devastating fire at Reptile Gardens in South ...

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Joshua Tree Reptile Haven is a new rescue and non-profit that takes in various reptiles, but focuses on tortoises. ONYX, Calif. (KERO) — Dana and Amanda Epps run the Joshua Tree Reptile sanctuary in ...

A reptile shop owner has shared his concerns about being able to keep the animals warm during the cold snap as he is ...

Midwest Expos is billed as delivering excellence through immersive education and entertaining experiences. One way the Wheatfield company does that is through reptile shows. The final Valparaiso ...

An exciting new species of lizard, Diploderma bifluviale, has been discovered in the upper Dadu River valley of Sichuan, ...