Reptiles

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A new dawn for the wildlife of Redonda, by Ed Marshall

The Queen Alexandra's birdwing (Ornithoptera alexandrae) is the largest butterfly in the world with a wingspan of 25 cm, and was reassessed for the latest IUCN Red List update © Mark Joy

IUCN Red List update: how different species have fared

The coral reef system is home to a wide variety of wildlife © Auscape / UIG / Getty

Why this lizard sticks its tongue out at predators

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Turtle tourist traps

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Feeling the heat

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A brighter future for rare reptiles

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Madagascar’s reptile list grows following discoveries

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Chameleons put on a glow show

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115 new species found in Southeast Asia

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New identity for UK grass snake

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7 things you never knew about the smooth snake

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Deadly snake disease found in UK

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UK appetite for prawns is a death sentence for thousands of turtles

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Racer snakes versus iguana wins BAFTA