Snakes are ectothermic reptiles. This means they don’t maintain their own body temperature. Instead, their body temperature ...

The neck has 32 separate vertebrae — longer than the creature’s body and tail combined,” said a study published by Cambridge ...

South Australia’s tiny pygmy bluetongue skink is baking in a warming, drying homeland, so Flinders University scientists have ...

X-rays use beams of energy that pass through body tissues onto a special film and make a picture. They show pictures of your internal tissues, bones, and organs. Bone and metal show up as white on ...

Reptiles may not wag their tails or purr when they’re happy, but that doesn’t mean they don’t enjoy human interaction. From the affectionate Argentine tegu to the curious garter snake, these 13 ...

In a world where we often associate reptiles with massive snakes, giant lizards, or hefty crocodiles, it's easy to overlook the other end of the spectrum– species so tiny they can comfortably ...

From complex problem-solving skills to long-term memory capabilities that rival mammals, reptiles are forcing researchers to reconsider what it means to be “smart” in the animal kingdom. Let’s explore ...

Ibiza snake panic as six-foot reptiles invade seas around holiday island Several holidaymakers have said they no longer feel safe swimming in the water, with one couple sharing a video of their up ...

Gas-bloat syndrome may occur after surgery to correct GERD. The surgery creates a one-way valve between the esophagus and stomach that allows food and gas to enter the stomach. Flatulence. Passing gas ...

Erythematous mucosa is inflammation of the membrane that lines the digestive tract. Here, learn about its causes, associated symptoms, and treatments.

How a cow’s stomach and a hall pass helped Hailey Bartlett find her way to college A curious hands-on moment and a mixup with her name—plus help from mentors, friends, and VSAC—launches a ...

The first reported fossilised stomach contents from a sauropod, belonging to a Diamantinasaurus that lived 95 million years ...