"I would say that any modern biologist would, or should, say that birds are reptiles," Martin Stervander, an evolutionary ...

Each is described quite well by their common names. There are only three species of venomous snakes living in the wilds of New York (many other kinds may be found in the homes of private individuals ...

Unfortunately, snakes feel the same way. Snakes tend to hibernate during the winter and start to reappear looking for prey in March and April. This may lead to you seeing more snakes in your yard ...

reptiles. What do they have in common and what are the things that make them unique from each other? You may think the main difference is how much time they spend in the water, but there are ...

Dr Mark Wilkinson, a Museum researcher specialising in reptiles and amphibians, explains why: 'Although the common lizard (Zootoca vivipara) is probably more prevalent in Britain, slow worms are more ...