Science Jun 18 Why large numbers of reptile species face extinction and what that means for our ecosystem By Geoff Bennett, Andrew Corkery, Mike Fritz
Science Apr 27 Over 20 percent of reptiles worldwide face risk of extinction A comprehensive new assessment of thousands of reptiles species has found that 21 percent are considered endangered, critically endangered or vulnerable to extinction. By Christina Larson, Associated Press
Science Feb 07 This gecko rips off its own skin to escape predators Don't worry. A Geckolepis megolepis gecko's skin can grow back. By Kristin Hugo
Science Apr 24 ‘Hidden Serpent’ fossil reveals origin of giant flying reptiles Scientists have discovered fragments of the earliest known pterodactyloid -- ancient winged creatures with long skulls and necks, and short tails -- that existed on earth about 163 million years ago, longer than previously thought, according to a new study… By Joshua Barajas
Science Feb 15 Crocodiles can climb trees, study finds Despite the fact they lack the physical adaptations of a climber, crocodiles can climb trees and do it regularly, a new study in Herpetology Notes finds. By Joshua Barajas