Quick Take Anacondas are among the largest snakes, reaching up to 30 feet long. The green anaconda is the largest species. Fossils show anacondas reached their full size early in their history and ...

A group disembarked from a boat and surveyed the uninhabited Greek island in front of them. Most visitors come for the ancient ruins or the goat grazing, but they had another goal in mind: find some ...

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A raccoon-sized armored lizard has been identified through the fossilized remains found in Southern Utah. The discovery reveals a surprising diversity of large reptiles thriving right alongside the ...

The green iguana has become a ubiquitous sight across South Florida, often lounging in trees or sunning itself on sidewalks.

More than just scales and tails — reptiles can become loyal companions when given the right care and love. (Green Shoot Media photo) In the right situation, these long-living creatures can become a ...

THE EVERGLADES, FLA. (WSVN) - Catching Burmese pythons is an itch that hundreds of hunters can’t wait to scratch every year, and for 10 days this month, they’re sending the big reptiles on the run in ...

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Scientists visited Despotiko island to survey wildlife and recorded two first-of-their-kind sightings, a study said and photos show. Photo from Poole, Smith, Hesselberg and Pafilis (2025) A group ...

If you’re thinking about welcoming a new scaly-skinned addition to your home, allow us to introduce you to the best types of reptiles you can keep as a pet. These air-breathing vertebrates include a ...