Reptile : Science World Report

Mar 03, 2017 05:00 AM EST

A Savage Behavior: Crocodile Violently Stoned To Death At Tunisia Zoo

A crocodile was hit by two large rocks on its head by the zoo visitors. Experts urge the zoo visitors to "respect animals."

Oct 01, 2016 03:00 AM EDT

Drepanosaurus Fossils Reveal It Had A Massive Terrifying Finger

A small reptile known as Drepanosaurus had a huge fearsome finger that was unusual for four-limbed animals.

Feb 23, 2016 07:26 AM EST

How Do Animals' Ears Work: How Birds, Lizards and Frogs Hear with Directional Hearing

How does direction hearing work in animals?

Feb 19, 2016 09:59 AM EST

'Ugliest' Fossil Reptiles to Have Roamed China Were More Closely Related Than Previously Thought

Researchers may have uncovered the "ugliest fossil reptiles" to have ever roamed China.

Feb 17, 2016 11:26 AM EST

New Turtle Species Discovered In Papua New Guinea

Study identifies new species of freshwater turtle in Papua New Guinea.

Jan 28, 2016 11:51 AM EST

Western Rattlesnakes: Head Shape, Genetics Shed Light On Species' Evolution

In a recent study, researchers examine the head shape and genetics of western rattlesnakes, which is enabling researchers to have a better understanding of rattlesnake species and their evolution.

Jan 15, 2016 03:32 PM EST

Weather-Worn Lizards Adapt To New Climates, Study Reveals

A new study found that lizards that are exposed to extreme weather would most likely adapt to new climates

Jan 04, 2016 09:12 AM EST

The Tiniest Chameleons Have the Fastest and Most Powerful Tongues

The tiniest chameleons apparently deliver the most powerful tongue lashings.

Dec 29, 2015 02:27 PM EST

Ancient Extinct Tortoise Fossil May Reveal the Rise of the Andes Mountains

Ancient reptile fossils may be telling scientists a bit more about the history of the Andes mountains

Dec 09, 2015 08:59 AM EST

Strange Mosasaur Fossil Reveals These Predators Had Binocular Vision Like Humans

An unusual mosasaur fossil is telling researchers a bit more about what type of vision these ancient creatures had. Scientists have examined the fossil and have found it had binocular vision.

Nov 05, 2015 03:05 PM EST

New Aquatic Carnivores, 278 Million Years Old, Shed Light On Spread Of Life On Earth

Researchers have uncovered two new species of aquatic, carnivorous amphibians from 278 million years ago. This discovery led to new information about the spread of life on earth.

Nov 05, 2015 03:05 PM EST

New Aquatic Carnivores, 278 Million Years Old, Shed Light On Spread Of Life On Earth

Researchers have uncovered two new species of aquatic, carnivorous amphibians from 278 million years ago. This discovery led to new information about the spread of life on earth.