Alligator lizards and other Southern California species are showing up about a month early thanks to the heat. And that carries some risks for these reptiles.

The Florida Fish and Wildlife is asking people to report sightings, but to stay away to avoid any attacks or incidents ...

Certified animal lover Celine Tails pivots to her "mini-zoo" collection, unboxing a massive haul of new equipment and habitats for her exotic reptiles.

In Florida, winter can turn a tree into an awkward place to stand under. When cold snaps move across South Florida, green iguanas can appear lifeless on sidewalks, lawns, and canal edges. The animals ...

A newly discovered species of spider in the Ecuadorean Amazon mimics a pathogen, known as a zombie fungus, to protect itself.

One of the hottest classes of drugs in the world owes part of its origin story to a weird desert lizard with a venomous bite ...

Alabama is home to many snakes, both venomous and nonvenomous. Learn which 11 species are common and what to do if you see ...

Animal control officers responded to a pet-adoption facility in Lake Hughes, Calif., after receiving complaints about neglect and overcrowding. No charges have been filed.

The harpy eagle is one of the largest and most powerful eagles in the world, and seeing one up close can be startling. With ...

Python blood has a hormone that can mimic the effects of GLP-1. This can go a long way in coming up with a weight loss treatment that does not come with side effects. Here's what researchers have to ...

We all know dinosaurs were scary. Tyrannosaurus rex was one of the largest land carnivores of all time, weighing between 11,000 and 15,500 pounds, the equivalent of almost three adult African ...

Snakes are dreaded reptiles and are treated as enemies across different human divides. However, a computer specialist, James Ntulume, has gone against all odds by becoming a snake rescuer despite the ...