Apart from his specialist papers upon fossil vertebrates and upon modern dipterous flies, Williston was well known to the general zoologist for his excellent book on “Water Reptiles of the Past ...

PENNSYLVANIA (WTAJ) — The Pennsylvania House announced plans to designate the eastern box turtle as the official state reptile. The eastern box turtle, also known as Terrapene Carolina, is one of the ...

At least 11 people died in the first quarter in Manica province, central Mozambique, in attacks by reptiles such as crocodiles and snakes, with the authorities considering collecting eggs to stop the ...

Pennsylvania lawmakers are considering designating the eastern box turtle as the state reptile. The bill's inspiration came from a first-grade class that noticed Pennsylvania lacked a state reptile.

Image via Shutterstock Many people may not be too thrilled at the thought of snakes or any of the other members of the reptile family. Perhaps because they look so alien, almost like dinosaurs, ...

(WHTM) — A Pennsylvania lawmaker proposed a bill that would make the Eastern Box Turtle Pennsylvania’s official state reptile. House Bill 401, created by Rep. Perry Stambaugh (R-Perry/Juniata), would ...

(WHTM) — A Pennsylvania lawmaker proposed a bill that would make the Eastern Box Turtle Pennsylvania’s official state reptile. House Bill 401, created by Rep. Perry Stambaugh (R-Perry/Juniata ...

A habitat restoration project is boosting the recovery rate of three threatened reptile species in the New Forest. The Amphibian and Reptile Conservation Trust (ARC) is creating open heathlands by ...

Following the company’s default on financial obligations, the court moved to liquidate its assets, including the large stock of reptiles. The auction opened on March 10 and is scheduled to continue ...

Tegus are omnivorous, eating fruits, eggs, insects and small animals including reptiles and rodents. The Fish and Wildlife Service said tegus not only eat alligator eggs, but also disturb the ...

Reptiles living in open habitats generally have brighter colouration than species living in denser vegetation. This is shown in a new study from Lund University in Sweden. The results suggest that ...

BLOUNT COUNTY, Ala. (WBMA) — The parents of a 4-year-old boy were arrested after he was treated for gunshot wounds and dozens of reptiles were discovered in the family's Blount County home.