Reptiles are air-breathing vertebrates covered in special skin made up of scales, bony plates, or a combination of both. They include crocodiles, snakes, lizards, turtles, and tor- toises.

In honor of the Year of the Snake, let’s appreciate the strange anatomy and evolution of these slithery reptiles ...

Amphibians are small vertebrates that need water, or a moist environment, to survive. The species in this group include frogs, toads, salamanders, and newts. All can breathe and absorb water ...

Whether you’re a lover of all sea animals or prefer them as weapon-wielding, pizza-eating ninjas, here are some interesting facts about the water-dwelling reptiles that might surprise you.

Most reptiles are covered in dry, scaly skin. They can be found living in both water and on the land. There are six species of reptile which live in the UK. They are rare and very shy so spotting ...

Wednesday begins the Year of the Snake in the Chinese lunar calendar, so we asked the Columbus Zoo to share some facts about ...