This Steve Irwin day, we’re taking a look at his and Terri’s legendary love story, the empire they built together, and how ...

Island reptiles are vanishing fast—but scientists are barely paying attention. Here's why that needs to change.

The alligators and crocodiles command attention in ways that make you grateful for the barriers between you. The white alligator exhibit is particularly mesmerizing—these rare creatures look like they ...

Volcanic Origins Created Perfect Isolation The Galápagos Islands were formed millions of years ago through volcanic activity.

A new study led by the University of Oxford has revealed that reptiles confined to islands are facing a double jeopardy. Despite being more likely to ...

Related: This Massive Go-Kart Track in Pennsylvania Will Take You on an Insanely Fun Ride The snapping turtle exhibit might give you pause, especially when you see the powerful beak that gives these ...

A new study led by the University of Oxford has revealed that reptiles confined to islands are facing a double jeopardy.

The Australian Reptile Park is throwing a party, as one of its most iconic residents, Hugo the Galapagos tortoise, celebrates his 75th birthday. To mark the milestone, keepers prepared Hugo a special ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. It may come as a surprise, but not all animals pee. While almost ...

Unless you've owned reptiles, you might not know that many of them "pee" crystals. Researchers publishing in the Journal of the American Chemical Society investigated the solid urine of more than 20 ...

Rachael has a degree in Zoology from the University of Southampton, and specializes in animal behavior, evolution, palaeontology, and the environment. Rachael has a degree in Zoology from the ...

Today, we received a call to rescue a Galapagos tortoise, the largest species of tortoise in the world, who was in critical condition. We quickly transported the tortoise and began constructing a ...