"We really need to jump on this issue of ecological toxicity," he told Science News. "If the [study] authors are right, and ...

On Colón Island, Panama, a new species of shrimp was discovered under dying mangrove roots. Known as Trichocallia delicatula, this “beautiful hairy ghost shrimp” is characterized by its translucent ...

CLARKSBURG, W.Va. (WBOY) — Saturday was the Clarksburg Reptiles and Oddities Show at the Village Square Conference Center. Enthusiasts of creatures that crawl, swim and slither braved the weather to ...

Watch this incredible video of an electric eel delivering an 860-volt jolt to an unwise caiman trying to find some lunch.

A 183-million-year-old fossil with exceptionally well-preserved soft tissues has revealed that some plesiosaurs were covered ...

A 183-million-year-old plesiosaur fossil unveils rare skin details, reshaping our understanding of ancient marine life.

Longtime NFL player and coach Dick Jauron, who led the Chicago Bears to the playoffs and was voted AP coach of the year in 2001, died Saturday. He was 74. The Bears confirmed his death, which came one ...

Researchers at Lund University in Sweden have analysed the soft tissue from a fossilized plesiosaur for the first time. The ...

Reptiles have captivated human curiosity for centuries, with their mysterious, cold-blooded physiology and often fearsome appearance. From the deserts to the rainforests, reptiles thrive in diverse ...

In honor of the Year of the Snake, let’s appreciate the strange anatomy and evolution of these slithery reptiles ...

Organ weight is a complex subject. There are many factors—including body weight, height, lean body mass, and race—that cause organ weights to vary widely. To figure out accurate ranges for organ ...