A groundbreaking study has shed light on how lizards and snakes -- the most diverse group of land vertebrates with nearly 12,000 species -- have evolved remarkably varied jaw shapes, driving their ...

A 205-million-year-old fossil, Cryptovaranoides microlanius, was confirmed as the oldest modern lizard, shifting Squamata ...

A 205-million-year-old fossil discovered near Bristol has been confirmed as the oldest known modern lizard, pushing back the ...

New analyses confirm that the fossil is closely related to modern anguimorphs, such as monitors and anguids. This research solidifies its place within the Squamata group, the larger reptilian order ...

The study found that the evolution of jaw shape in lepidosaurs is shaped by a complex interplay of factors beyond mere ...

A YouTube simulation of a woman being swallowed by a 23ft snake has 'unlocked' a 'new fear' in social media users ...

A groundbreaking University of Bristol study has shed light on how lizards and snakes -the most diverse group of land vertebrates with nearly 12,000 species - have evolved remarkably varied jaw shapes ...

The Greater Mekong region of Asia hosts a wealth of rare and unstudied species – 173 new species of plants, 26 reptiles, 17 ...

The dense tropical forests, isolated mountain peaks and limestone karst caverns of the Greater Mekong region yielded a ...

Pink snakes, like the Rosy Boa and Pink Corn Snake, are captivating reptiles with soft pastel hues. Native to North America, ...

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