“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 ...

In the past, many scientists believed that only mammals and birds could feel or think in complex ways. Reptiles, fish, and insects were seen as simple creatures that reacted purely on instinct. But ...

Reptiles get a bad rap. As symbols of evil or villainy in Western culture, they are often linked to sin and betrayal, an association that dates all the way back to the origins of Judeochristian ...

MANCHESTER, Mo. – What sits across the busy street of Manchester Road is a rising business that’s capturing the eye of St. Louisans—in a surprising way. Located at 14390 Manchester Road, The Reptile ...

A 120-year-old tortoise named Orville, along with five other giants, survived a devastating fire at Reptile Gardens in South Dakota on Friday. About ...

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Joshua Tree Reptile Haven is a new rescue and non-profit that takes in various reptiles, but focuses on tortoises. ONYX, Calif. (KERO) — Dana and Amanda Epps run the Joshua Tree Reptile sanctuary in ...

Midwest Expos is billed as delivering excellence through immersive education and entertaining experiences. One way the Wheatfield company does that is through reptile shows. The final Valparaiso ...

Reptile lovers prepare as the Pacific Northwest Reptile & Exotic Animal Show is back in town. The show, which was established in 1995, gives visitors all things reptiles and exotic animals. Reptiles ...

A dozen pet reptiles were rescued from a Columbia home Tuesday after their owner suddenly died. Forgotten Friend Reptile Sanctuary, a nonprofit in Lancaster County, answered the call to secure the ...

GAINESVILLE — Captive wildlife breeders, exhibitors and owners traveled from across the state on Tuesday morning to the Hilton University of Florida Conference Center in Gainesville to voice concerns ...