Reptiles
Australia’s earless dragon is so rare it was thought extinct, until two ecologists got an unexpected surprise...
A Critically Endangered reptile known only to occur in the grasslands around Melbourne has been spotted for the first time in more than 50 years
It looks like rotting foliage, screams when scared and has no eyelids
Meet the satanic leaf-tailed gecko – a master of disguise that blends seamlessly into leaf litter, has devilish horns and a tail that looks disturbingly decomposed.
It's 1.5m long, eats prickly pears and can live for up to 60 years
The Galápagos land iguana is one impressive-looking lizard. Here's how it's saving habitats and helping entire ecosystems recover across the Pacific archipelago.
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Does Ireland have any snakes?
We take a look at why Ireland is, and has always been, snake-free
These baby iguanas must run for their lives – or they’ll be constricted to death by snakes. Will they make it?
Iguana hatchlings are faced with a fierce race straight after hatching in this now-iconic clip from the BBC's Planet Earth II
What's the most common snake in the world?
Wondering what the world's most common snake is? The answer might surprise you
A remote tropical paradise is home to the world's most dangerous reptile that's armed with iron-tipped, razor-sharp teeth and a deadly venomous bite
Situated off the coast of Indonesia's Lesser Sunda Islands lies Komodo National Park, one of the planet's most extraordinary wildlife sanctuaries.
Formidable power of crocodiles revealed in staggering slow-motion video
Dramatic footage shows two Nile crocodiles colliding in Tanzania's Serengeti National Park.
A snake hitched a ride to a remote Pacific island. This is what happened next.
It looks like your average snake, but it has been wreaking havoc on this remote island for decades.
“It attacks with a short movement, sucking up the prey with an expansion of its tubular snout.” Meet 8 weirdest, bizarrest animals in Hawai'i
From a squid that projects moonlight to hide from predators to a snake that reproduces by cloning itself, Hawai'i's wildlife is stranger than you'd expect
"Mothers are known to eat their own newborn babies..." 11 gruesome, grisly cannibal animals that feast on their own kind – you won't believe number 3
It may seem gruesome, but many animals have been recorded feeding on their own species. Here are 11 cannibalistic animals, including some that might surprise you.
Green anaconda vs yellow anaconda: What's the difference between these two gigantic, deadly snakes?
What exactly is the difference between a green and yellow anaconda?
"It's a colossal 3 metres long, weighs 27kg and uses over 100 small, hooked teeth to grab hold of their prey and kill it by constriction
Learn all about the boa constrictor in our expert guide, including where they live and how much they weigh
"It can run across water at speeds of 5 feet per second. That's pretty nippy..." 9 weirdest reptiles in the world, including a devil with two heads
Discover the world's weirdest and wackiest reptiles
"That’s the length of a double decker bus!" 10 metre monster tops biggest snakes in the world list
Discover the biggest snakes in the world including the reticulated python and green anaconda
509 snakes captured in southeastern US. Many are carrying deadly infections
Research in Florida, South Carolina and Georgia suggests snakes could face catastrophe due to pathogen prevalence.
This venomous pit viper snake has been hiding a secret…
The Himalayan pit viper was first described in 1864, and until recently was believed to be one single, although widespread, species.
"An attack can be fatal, due to their venom and bacteria..." The 3 deadliest, most lethal lizards the planet
Lizards are armed with venom, muscle and a deadly bite. Meet some of the world’s most dangerous reptilian predators
A carnivore has moved into Florida's Everglades – and it's threatening native crocodiles and alligators
The invasive spectacled caiman could be hampering efforts to restore the Everglades ecosystem, according to a recent review.
Do snakes eat each other?
Do snakes eat other snakes? Can they be cannibalistic? Stuart Blackman investigates
"It has incredibly potent venom, causing catastrophic internal bleeding and horrifying consequences – with the body coming apart from within."
“Bleeding from the inside out”: the boomslang’s lethal venom makes it one of Africa’s most dangerous snakes
9 beautiful, breathtaking photos of sea turtles that prove just how majestic (and fearless) these marine creatures can be
Flip out with these adorable photos to celebrate World Sea Turtle Day, a day that draws attention to the importance and beauty of these endangered animals
Trap tentacles, spider-tails and faking death: Meet the world's most cunning snakes
The king cobra is widely considered to be the smartest snake in the world, but there are other snake species that use clever tactics to lure and catch their prey.
Brits are going crazy for pet snakes. And it’s getting out of hand
The reptile pet trade is thriving, but demands are increasing for tighter regulatory controls
