The animal kingdom is rich with fascinating creatures, and several of them begin with the letter “V.” Although it is not the ...

An occasional series where Mongabay founder Rhett Ayers Butler shares analysis, perspectives and story summaries. For much of ...

When danger looms, the tiny and spiky armadillo lizard curls its body into a ball and bites its own tail — on purpose!

Environmental conservation officers seized a juvenile crocodile and a dwarf caiman from a Westchester County home after the ...

As habitat loss and invasive predators decimate the Texas horned lizard population, researchers are banking on statewide ...

Goannas are Australian monitor lizards that wander into schools and urban spaces, drawn by food smells and warmth. There are over two dozen goanna species in mainland Australia, occupying diverse ...

The giraffe is the tallest living terrestrial animal, with an exceptionally long neck, slender legs, and distinctive coat patterns. Native to African savannas, it feeds mainly upon leaves from tall ...

Fossil egg found in Antarctica suggests marine reptiles laid eggs, challenging previous beliefs about ancient life.

This video follows a high-intensity wildlife session where massive king cobras and irritable crocodiles are handled alongside ChandlersWildLife. Footage captures rapid movements, defensive postures, ...

For decades, biologists assumed a single ‘turtle tick’ crawled across much of Asia. Now detailed DNA and microscope work show ...

An exotic pet shop that specialises in creatures such as tortoises, snakes and spiders, to name just a few, has officially opened in.

The color change is not only a signal to the opposite sex, but a testament to the invasive animal's adaptivity to the ...