Many lizards appear small and defenseless, but several species have evolved unusual abilities that help them survive encounters with predators. In this video, we explore some of the most surprising ...
A new reptile shop has opened its doors in Durham, offering customers the chance to see a variety of exotic animals from tortoises and geckos ...
Though cats and dogs may dominate the pet sphere worldwide, lizards, snakes and other reptiles still remain among the most popular types of exotic pets. Though they might not have the same broad ...
Understanding biodiversity within species is key to our understanding of why nature works the way it does, say researchers Words and photographs by Roberto García-Roa Twelve miles from the heart of ...
Chameleons’ wandering eyes have fascinated and puzzled scientists since the days of ancient Greece. Now, after millennia of study, modern imaging has revealed the secret of their nearly 360-degree ...
For the first time, researchers have captured the chameleon’s coiled optic nerve using contrast enhanced computed tomography. Chameleons’ wandering eyes have fascinated and puzzled scientists since ...
Time now for our science news roundup from Short Wave, NPR's science podcast. And we have the show's two hosts here, Regina Barber and Emily Kwong. Hello. REGINA BARBER, BYLINE: Hey. EMILY KWONG, ...