He had a warm, engaging nature and regularly sought out interactions with people,” the zoo said. “Othello was a guest favorite during our public tortoise tours, often delig ...

"Herp, Herp, Hurray!" introduced children to the fascinating world of reptiles and amphibians. The term "herptile" ...

For anyone who recently visited the University of Wyoming Berry Biodiversity Institute, they may have noticed that its ambassador animals -- an assortment of amphibians and reptiles -- have new and ...

The Outdoor Discovery Center at Crooked Creek will celebrate the 55th anniversary of Earth Day on Saturday, April 19, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Take the Bus to Broadway to see a matinee production of “Kimberly Akimbo” on May 4 at Durham Performing Arts Center (DPAC) in ...

Tis the season for the many varieties of amphibians, and April is National Frog Month – a way to bring attention to the need for conservation efforts to protect them. Frogs represent transition – ...

This month, the Philadelphia Zoo announced the arrival of four hatchlings born to the male tortoise Abrazzo and the aptly ...

Saunas and hot yoga offer therapeutic heat exposure, enhancing cardiovascular health, brain function, and psychological well-being through ancient practices.

The birth of tortoises native to Santa Cruz Island in the Galápagos increases their U.S. population from 44 to 48. A few ...

It’s rattlesnake season and Utah Division of Wildlife Resources wants to warn the public about possible run-ins with the ...

Copperheads are the only venomous snake you’re likely to encounter in the Triangle and central NC. Here’s how to identify and avoid them.

“As soon as land appeared where Fiji now resides, these iguanas may have colonized it,” added McGuire, who is also a herpetology curator at the Museum of Vertebrate Zoology ...