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Life in Death Valley: Video: Fringe-toed Lizard

The fringe-toed lizard's combed feet allow it to run through the desert at up to 20 miles per hour.

Sep 3rd, 2009 | 2 comments | 9,561 Views

(19 votes)

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The Dragon Chronicles: Interview: Rom Whitaker, Reptile Expert

NATURE interviews Romulus Whitaker, the reptile expert and conservationist featured in "The Dragon Chronicles."

Jan 8th, 2009 | 8 comments | 4,618 Views

(24 votes)

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The Reptiles: Snakes: Introduction

Take a look at the reptiles that humans may fear most: Snakes. Look into their secret and very strange world to try to understand them better.

Oct 31st, 2008 | 34 comments | 22,217 Views

(51 votes)

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The Reptiles: Snakes: Saving Snakes

Snakes are often hated and feared. But there are good reasons to keep them around your home or garden. They can keep pests, such as rats and mice, in check.

Oct 31st, 2008 | 4 comments | 2,384 Views

(31 votes)

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The Reptiles: Snakes: Venomous Cures

Scientists use venom to develop antivenoms, and the toxic compounds may also yield new drugs to treat everything from crippling strokes to deadly heart attacks.

Oct 31st, 2008 | 3 comments | 3,963 Views

(26 votes)

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Sizing up the Supersize Croc: Procedures for Teachers

Procedures for teachers using the "Sizing up the Supersize Croc" lesson plan, based on NATURE's "Supersize Crocs."

Jun 9th, 2008 | 0 comments | 1,975 Views

(2 votes)

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Supersize Crocs: Crocodile Secrets of Survival

The crocodile has few natural predators, an armor of bony plates covering most of its body and strong jaws capable of crushing anything from bones to cast iron.

Jun 2nd, 2008 | 3 comments | 3,497 Views

(10 votes)

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