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. All ...

TOLEDO, Ohio – The Toledo Zoo’s historic Reptile House reopened Friday after a 17-month, $15 million renovation project. The building houses more than 75 species of reptiles and amphibians, including ...

When we think of reptiles, "affectionate" isn't usually the first word that comes to mind. So, it may come as a shock to find ...

While most reptiles are wild, many are kept as pets because of their reputation for being mysterious and exotic. Having an unconventional pet comes with its own concerns, though, that you'll need to ...

Contrary to popular belief, reptiles are actually quite intelligent creatures. Here are the five smartest reptiles.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. Finding good data to determine trends in the exotic reptile ...

Reptile Gardens has resumed its live alligator shows, offering educational demonstrations on behavior, habitats and safety ...

Reptiles have been growing armor in their skin on and off for hundreds of millions of years, but scientists never fully ...