The marine reptile would have been about three metres long and would have eaten fish and squid, scientists say ...

A new species of ancient "sword dragon" marine reptile has been discovered in fossils found in England, according to ...

The newly discovered ichthyosaur dubbed Xiphodracon goldencapsis was about 10 feet long and had a sword-shaped snout.

If you’re thinking about welcoming a new scaly-skinned addition to your home, allow us to introduce you to the best types of reptiles you can keep as a pet. These air-breathing vertebrates include a ...

“Charismatic megafauna” describes many people’s favorite animals: blue whales, giant pandas, elephants, penguins, and other large beasts of the natural world. Many of these animals are hunted to ...

A rare ancient sword dragon sea reptile fossil found in the UK reveals key details about Early marine life and ichthyosaur ...

The fossil was first discovered in 2001 and passed around between museums before experts were finally able to analyze it this year.

An international team of paleontologists made the discovery after unearthing the remains of a specimen near Elgol on the Isle ...

Researchers have carried out the most comprehensive study of reptile species to identify extinction risks. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how ...

The new assessment will enable researchers to understand the conservation needs of threatened species and find intelligent conservation solutions A new international study involving researchers from ...

Of the 10,196 species assessed, scientists found that at least 1,829 (21%) of species were threatened with extinction. "The potential loss of one-fifth of all reptile species reminds us how much of ...

Agriculture, logging and urban development pose significant risks to reptiles. More than a fifth of the world's reptiles are at risk of extinction in the coming decades due to human activity, ...