Salamanders are amphibians, not reptiles. There are over 700 species of salamanders globally, but all are classified as ...

From timber rattlesnakes to garter snakes, discover which snakes live along the Appalachian Trail—and how to stay safe during ...

The large size of modern crocodiles is understandable, given that these semi-aquatic reptiles co-existed with dinosaurs. There are currently 24 recognized species of crocodilians, including crocodiles ...

The southeastern United States has many fascinating snakes – none more feared than the highly venomous cottonmouth. These ...

Semi-aquatic lizards in the western rainforests of Central America have the ability to hide from predators underwater by breathing from a bubble of air they form over their heads. In a new study ...

LuJan found the Eryops megacephalus, a large, semi-aquatic predator amphibian with a large noggin that lived 280 million years ago.

Conservationists released family of giant river otters in Iberá wetlands, a first-of-its-kind reintroduction for species considered locally extinct for decades.

Mosasaurus. Image via Depositphotos Mosasaurs were massive marine reptiles that dominated the oceans during the Late Cretaceous period, approximately 98-66 million years ago. These predators evolved ...

Costa Rica is no stranger to drug smuggling incidents, but on May 22, 2025, police in the Central American country intercepted two men trafficking more than just illegal substances. The suspects ...