Reptiles
9 beautiful, breathtaking photos of sea turtles that prove just how majestic (and fearless) these marine creatures can be
Flip out with these adorable photos to celebrate World Sea Turtle Day, a day that draws attention to the importance and beauty of these endangered animals
Trap tentacles, spider-tails and faking death: Meet the world's most cunning snakes
The king cobra is widely considered to be the smartest snake in the world, but there are other snake species that use clever tactics to lure and catch their prey.
Brits are going crazy for pet snakes. And it’s getting out of hand
The reptile pet trade is thriving, but demands are increasing for tighter regulatory controls
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"It's one of the speediest snakes in the world, capable of moving at 20kph. Its venom affects the nerves and heart, and victims can die very quickly"
All you need to know about one of the world's deadliest snakes - the black mamba
This slithering, fork-tongued creature may look like a snake – but it does something no snake can do
It's mating season for this legless lizard, making it easier to spot – here's how to be sure it's not a snake you're seeing.
"Its venom disrupts the blood-clotting system, causing haemorrhage and kidney failure. Without prompt treatment bites can be fatal..."
Inconspicuous, quick to anger and armed with potent venom, the saw-scaled viper is one of the most dangerous snakes in the world.
Crocs swallow rocks for two reasons. The second will amaze you
Crocodiles and alligators have been found with rocks in their bellies. They swallow these stones on purpose
5 saltwater crocodiles tracked through the misty mangroves of Bangladesh. Here's what scientists found – and why it matters
Researchers wanted to learn more about the movements of translocated and captive-reared crocodiles in the Sundarbans – one of the world’s largest mangrove forests.
Which species are named after Sir David Attenborough? And how many of them are there?
Sir David Attenborough has over 50 species named after him, ranging from a prehistoric marine reptile to a native British flower only found in the Brecon Beacons of South Wales.
A venomous pit viper has been hiding in China's misty mountains
Scientists describe new species of amber-eyed, grass-green snake from China's Giant Panda National Park.
"They can deliver an agonising bite and its venom attacks the nervous system, causing severe pain and a drop in blood pressure..."
Jo Price explains all you need to know about the Gila monster, including how its venom has helped save lives
"It’s all very well squeezing the living breath out of your victims before swallowing them whole, but how do you avoid asphyxiating yourself in the process?"
Researchers reveals how these heavy-bodied snakes consume prey while inhaling and exhaling.
“Security tapped me on the shoulder. A deadly green mamba was slithering across the desk”
While attending the UN Environment Assembly in Nairobi, Luke Foddy had a run-in with a green mamba. Or was it?
“It was moving like a worm and a mole simultaneously.” This strange creature has a pair of ‘hands’ and uses its head as a battering ram
This freakish mole-worm hybrid is well-equipped for burrowing life
9 weirdest snakes on the planet, from one that can fly to one that looks like a spider. There's even a spiky species that looks more like a dragon...
Discover the planet's most bizarre and frankly weird snakes, including one that can glide through the air
What’s the longest living land animal? Meet the ‘giant’ that’s older than Yellowstone National Park
Jonathan is thought to be born in 1832 and resides on a volcanic island in the South Atlantic ocean
"One bite contains enough venom to kill at least 100 adult humans" 13 deadliest, most venomous, snakes on the planet
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...
How on Earth do sea turtles find their way back to where they hatched?
Female turtles return to the beach where they originally hatched to lay their eggs, but how do they know where it is?
“It’s a bit like sea turtle forensics." Scientists looked inside 24 turtles – and uncovered secrets from the past
Sea turtle shells are helping researchers learn more about major environmental changes in the ocean's past.
Biologists stuck a camera on a sea turtle – and it filmed this
TurtleCams are helping marine researchers learn more about the lives of sea turtles as they cruise through our seas.
When scientists descended into an unexplored cave in the Cambodian mountains, they found a “treasure trove” in the darkness
A team of researchers discovered species new to science, as well as threatened wildlife, in these vast underground habitats
Crocs on jet skis and kayaks: why Florida’s huge apex predators are coming out of the water and sunbathing in unlikely places
Animals sunbathe for a variety of surprising reasons – resulting in some unusual sights
The world’s largest reptile is a deadly apex predator that’s 5 metres long and weighs half a tonne
The saltwater crocodile is a huge apex predator that you definitely wouldn't want to encounter
It flows over 4,000 miles, crosses 11 countries – and a deadly apex predator lurks within it
The Nile crocodile is one the river's most deadly – and patient – ambush predators
