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A "remarkable" slow worm, measuring more than 50cm, was spotted on a public footpath. The sighting took place in Romsey, much to the surprise of resident Scott Vidler, who initially mistook the ...
Peter Vankevich/Ocracoke Observer Text and photos by Peter Vankevich The Eastern glass lizard (Ophisaurus ventralis) became an object of fascination for me when I ...
The giant monitor lizard, or Perenti, reigns as the true king of lizards in Australia, outshining even the venomous snakes that lurk in the wild. Known for its immense size, powerful jaws, and ...
Titanoboa is the most massive snake to have ever lived on Earth; or was it? Scientists have recently discovered another huge ...
Reptile sightings in Delhi-NCR rise during the monsoon. Experts share how to stay alert, reptile-proof your home, and respond safely to unexpected encounters.
Because the snake is native to the Brisbane region, Mark Pelley suspects it escaped from a passenger’s luggage during a flight from Brisbane to Melbourne.
Because the snake is native to the Brisbane region, Mark Pelley suspects it escaped from a passenger’s luggage during a flight from Brisbane to Melbourne.
In addition, the discovery of some of the earliest snake fossils, dating back to the Middle Jurassic–Lower Cretaceous, has extended the known temporal range for snake evolution and provided a ...
Giant, 47 million-year-old snake fossils pulled from mine in India may be the largest snake ever, potentially surpassing Titanoboa by around 15 feet.