Globally, about 20 percent of reptile species are facing the threat of extinction. That's according to a recent study in the scientific journal "Nature." Geoff Bennett takes a deeper look now at ...

Anyone who has watched a rooster stalking around a farmyard might agree that there is something very dinosaur-like about birds. That may come as no surprise, given that birds are dinosaurs. But in ...

Reptiles are fascinating nonhuman animal (animal) beings. Many people dismiss or underestimate the depth of their social, cognitive, and emotional lives and don't realize that they're not "easy pets" ...

While most reptiles are wild, many are kept as pets because of their reputation for being mysterious and exotic. Having an unconventional pet comes with its own concerns, though, that you'll need to ...

GIBBON — The health of the reptile population in any given area can tell us a lot about the future health of the habitat. “Every habitat needs biodiversity,” said herpetologist Dennis Ferraro.

Turtles can be found anywhere, from local ponds and the deep, blue sea to an aquarium tank in your bedroom. These aquatic, semiaquatic or terrestrial creatures are easily recognized thanks to their ...