Experts say the lizard-like creature, which has been given the Gaelic name Breugnathair elgolensis, had lived about 167 ...

Lead author Dr Roger Benson says the fossil may show that snake ancestors were very different to what we expected ...

When paleontologists only have so many clues to infer a fossil’s original form, it’s all too easy to make honest mistakes.

If you’re thinking about welcoming a new scaly-skinned addition to your home, allow us to introduce you to the best types of reptiles you can keep as a pet. These air-breathing vertebrates include a ...

New research has uncovered a species of hook-toothed lizard that lived about 167 million years ago and has a confusing set of ...

Researchers have discovered a brand new species of Jurassic reptile they believe roamed Scotland 167 million years ago. The ...

The iconic Red List of Threatened Species, published by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), identifies species at risk of extinction. A study in PLOS Biology publishing May 26 ...

“Charismatic megafauna” describes many people’s favorite animals: blue whales, giant pandas, elephants, penguins, and other large beasts of the natural world. Many of these animals are hunted to ...

Fossil reveals new species of ancient Jurassic reptile which roamed Scotland - The creature was given the Gaelic name ...

The iconic Red List of Threatened Species, published by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), identifies species at risk of extinction. In a new study, researchers present a novel ...