Picture an animal that huddles up with others when stressed, babysits its young, hangs out around relatives, and gathers in big groups every year. Did you imagine a rattlesnake? For a long time, ...

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Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) has reacted strongly to videos of students chanting “provocative and inflammatory” slogans ...

Reptiles often flatten their bodies when they want to be seen or, sometimes, when they want to avoid being seen. This behavior can signal strength or serve as a survival tactic. A lizard spreading out ...

Join me as I explore my zoo and meet some amazing animals! Learn about animal conservation efforts and discover the diverse ...

The zoo also serves as a hub for classroom visits, birthday parties, homeschool groups and the Sioux Falls Herpetological ...

A new species of reed snake has been discovered in Mizoram after scientists confirmed that the specimens collected over a ...

From navigation to social behavior to personality, scientists are rewriting what it means to be a clever snake. Here’s what ...

An occasional series where Mongabay founder Rhett Ayers Butler shares analysis, perspectives and story summaries. For much of ...

Side-blotched lizards probably don’t call the game that, but they play a version of it anyway. A new study explains the ...

Amphibians were the first vertebrates to crawl up from the water onto land. Even today, amphibians lay their soft-shell eggs ...

From polygamous tree toads to heavy stick bugs, this year’s extensive new species discoveries are changing the way we see our ...