That long, scaly thing slithering on the ground is probably a snake. But there’s a chance it’s not. The News & Observer spoke with local wildlife experts to learn about these reptiles — where they ...

A strange Jurassic lizard discovered on Scotland’s Isle of Skye is shaking up what we know about snake evolution. Named Breugnathair elgolensis, the “false snake of Elgol” combined hook-like, ...

Some lizards have evolved to be resistant to the venom of snakes, entering into a sort of evolutionary arms race with their limbless cousins. A family of lizards known as varanids has evolved ...

The real monsters, dragons, and basilisks are back! More than 60 live lizards and snakes from five continents in exquisitely prepared habitats. In addition to the live animals, the exhibit uses ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WHNT) — There are many ...

The origins of snakes have baffled scientists for decades. How did these limbless, slithering predators evolve from their distant lizard ancestors? A remarkable discovery on the Isle of Skye, Scotland ...

If you’re wandering around beach dunes or marsh trails in the Charleston area, you might just spot something that looks like a snake sliding through the underbrush. But with a closer look, you may ...

A false smooth snake is on the trail of a worm lizard who has ducked into a narrow tunnel. The predator starts to follow but he’s too big to maneuver effectively ...

What are the best gifts for kids who love reptiles? If your child is fascinated with reptiles, they may want to keep their eyes peeled in the backyard or around town to catch a peek at their favorite ...

That long, scaly thing slithering on the ground is probably a snake. But there’s a chance it’s not. North Carolina is home to three kinds of legless lizards, also called glass lizards, which look ...