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Fossils August 11, 2020

'Terror crocodile' had teeth 'the size of bananas,' researchers find

Giant "terror crocodiles" that reached more than 30 feet in length had teeth "the size of bananas," according to a newly published study.

Reptiles August 10, 2020

Rare, deadly Russell's viper snake with two heads spotted in India

A rare, deadly Russell's viper snake with two heads was spotted outside a residence in western India.

Texas August 7, 2020

Texas father saves children, babysitter from massive 600-pound alligator

A Texas father helped his children and a babysitter escape unharmed after being confronted in their backyard by a nearly 12-foot-long alligator weighing about 600 pounds. 

Tropical Storm Isaias August 6, 2020

Florida zoo takes in dozens of sea turtle hatchlings during Isaias but says they 'don't need to be here'

A zoo in Florida took in dozens of sea turtles after Tropical Storm Isaias brushed Florida's coastline over the weekend, but said many of them didn’t need to be rescued in the first place.

Dinosaurs August 5, 2020

World's smallest dinosaur is no more: 2-inch creature likely a lizard instead

Just a few months after a group of researchers trumpeted their discovery of the world's tiniest dinosaur, the same researchers have retracted their findings, noting it was likely a lizard instead.

Colorado August 4, 2020

Colorado woman ‘terrified’ to discover 4-foot snake slither out of apartment toilet

A Colorado woman lived out a childhood fear last week after she leaned over her apartment’s toilet bowl and saw a four-foot corn snake slither out.

Florida August 2, 2020

5,000 Burmese pythons removed from Florida Everglades

Florida wildlife officials announced last week that 5,000 invasive Burmese pythons have been removed from the delicate Everglades ecosystem since setting up elimination programs three years ago.

Australia July 7, 2020

Australia man fends off venomous snake with knife, seatbelt while driving on highway, police say

An Australian man fought off one of the world’s deadliest snakes with only a knife and a seatbelt after the serpent coiled around his leg while driving on a highway, authorities said.

SCIENCE June 29, 2020

Mystery of how flying snakes move is solved by scientists

Flying snakes are able to undulate their bodies as they glide through the air, and those unique movements allow them to make such flights, scientists have found.

History June 29, 2020

First evidence that ancient humans ate snakes and lizards is unearthed in Israel

People who lived 15,000 years ago in what is now Israel feasted on snakes and lizards, archaeologists have discovered.

Reptiles June 17, 2020

World’s largest reptile egg discovered on Antarctica

The largest reptile egg in the world has been found on Antarctica.