Our bones did not begin deep inside the body. They started in the skin, not long after the first complex animals took shape.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. Finding good data to determine trends in the exotic reptile ...

Geckos are known as solitary creatures, but according to some scientists, these little guys look out for one another. As you ...

While most reptiles are wild, many are kept as pets because of their reputation for being mysterious and exotic. Having an unconventional pet comes with its own concerns, though, that you'll need to ...

Paleontologists in southwestern China recently discovered a nearly complete skeleton of a prehistoric marine reptile known as an ichthyosaur. But they also found something completely unexpected — a ...

An extinct reptile’s oddly shaped chompers, fingers, and ear bones may tell us quite a bit about the resilience of life on Earth, according to a new study. In fact, paleontologists at Yale, Sam ...

In the 2003 film ‘Finding Nemo,’ the protagonist Marlin, a clownfish, asks Crush, a sea turtle how old he is. Crush hollers: “Hundred and fifty, dude! And still young!” Reptiles frequently get ...

Thrive's Tropical Stones Decorating Kit, available at PetSmart, helps adjust the visual balance of your pet's tank. Instead of sourcing individual pieces, the kit offers a mix of stones in different ...

Police thought they were dealing with a Komodo Dragon, but it turned out to be a much more aggressive reptile.