Reptiles
Snake snacks? Hunter-gatherer diets in northern Israel included reptiles, new study suggests
Using careful examination methods, researchers were able to identify for the first time cut marks made by flint knives in consistent locations on the bones of large snakes found at the site.
BGU researchers part of international team in study saying reptiles could face extinction threat
Israel foils smuggling of 140 exotic reptiles in Ben-Gurion Airport, animals in terrible condition
A new iguana species discovered in China - study
The medical reason you might not want to share your dessert with an Iguana
How a little girl's holiday snack, rudely stolen by an iguana, led to a medical emergency.
Geckos can distinguish between species by odor, study finds
Geckos, such as other lizards and snakes, use their tongues to perceive pheromones from other individuals.
Uniquely mummified crocodiles discovered in Egypt - study
Although mummified animals such as crocodiles are commonly found at archaeological sites in Egypt, mummified crocodiles are often not examined thoroughly, according to researchers.
Solving the mystery of an ancient marine reptile mass graveyard
Known as Shonisaurus popularis, the species resembled a chunky dolphin that grew to at least 15.2 meters long and died in large numbers at one particular site some 230 million years ago.
Snakes have two clitorises and they're both important, new study reveals
This female-led study discovered that snake clitorises are important for sex and can be stimulated to cause pleasure, despite years of scientific neglect.
Did scientists find a reptile that walked with dinosaurs? - study
Archaeologists have uncovered a fossilized skeleton of a small ancient reptile that is long gone, but one direct relative still thrives in New Zealand.
Alligators in this lake have started to attack people – and it's unclear why
Alligator attacks are highly unusual for the area, according to locals.
Snakes on a plane: Youth caught with reptiles at Ben-Gurion
Three suspects, all in their 20's, were carrying hundreds of reptiles, including rare ones, and turtles in their luggage.
Climate change caused massive waves of evolution in reptiles - study
Reptiles evolved at an alarming rate to suit themselves to changes in climate, Harvard study finds
Plesiosaurs inhabited freshwater in Morocco, researchers find - study
Fossils discovered in Morocco indicate that the ancient marine reptiles were adapted to freshwater conditions and may have spent their entire lives there.
