Reptiles

Giant prehistoric sea lizard with dagger-like teeth discovered in Morocco – and it has scientists very excited

The fossils of a new species of marine lizard that lived 66 million years ago provide evidence that our oceans were once filled with a vast number of apex predators compared to today.
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Incredibly rare giant turtle with a face like a frog found in India's tropics

With knowledge from local communities, scientists have discovered a breeding population of Cantor's giant softshell turtles for the very first time, offering hope for the species' survival.
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Largest snake species in the world discovered in Amazon rainforest – and it's a whopper!

A 17-year study has led to the discovery of a new species of green anaconda – the largest and heaviest snake in the world.
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Why do snakes eat each other?

Do snakes eat other snakes? Can they be cannibalistic? Stuart Blackman investigates
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How long do tortoises live?

Stuart Blackman takes a look at why tortoises live for so long
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Crocodile vs alligator: what's the difference between these two fearsome predators?

What's the difference between a crocodile and an alligator? Stuart Blackman explains why gators are not crocs and crocs are not gators. 
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Are there any snakes in Ireland? If not why not?

We take a look at why Ireland is, and has always been, snake-free
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Green anaconda guide: where the impressive and feared serpent lives, what they eat, how they mate - and whether they attack humans

Despite its fame and horror film notoriety, very little is known about the anaconda. One man who has got to grips – quite literally – with this giant serpent is Jésus A Rivas... Here he explains what you need to know about this fearsome predator
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Komodo dragon guide: what they are, what they eat - and just how venomous are they?

Komodo dragons have inspired myths and legends for centuries. We take a look at the fearsome predator
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How does an alligator hold its breath underwater for so long?

Laura Kojima explains how alligators are able to stay submerged underwater without breathing for hours at a time
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Are there snakes in the Arctic?

Yes there is a snake that can live in the Arctic Circle says Jules Howard, thanks to special adaptions
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What's the smallest reptile?

Did you know the smallest reptile in the world is as small as a sunflower seed?
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What do snakes eat?

Tony Phelps takes a look at the diet of snakes
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10 deadliest snakes in the world: meet the world's most venomous snakes and their lethal bite

Snake bites constitute a major cause of animal-related deaths, with the WHO describing it as a “a neglected public health issue”. Here is our list of the deadliest snakes with bites that can kill...
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How do snakes drink water?

A snake doesn’t use his tongue, or mouth, to scoop up water, to drink. Instead they have a a peculiar sponge-like structure in their mouth that works like a sponge. Amy Arthur explains
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What’s special about an anole’s dewlap?

Why do anoles have a dewlap and what do they use them for? Chelsea Connor takes a look
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What's the smallest crocodile?

The world's smallest crocodile is still a fairly formidable reptile at between 1.2-1.4 metres long.
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How do snakes move?

They might lack arms and legs, but snakes are surprisingly mobile.
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How king cobras build their nests

Romulus Whitaker explains why and how the impressive king cobra snake build their nests
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Are reptiles clever?

Reptiles may not be known for their brains, but some are cleverer than you might think
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