Prosaurosphargis yingzishanensis – an historic predator that’s serving to us perceive reptile evolution Andrzej S…
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Fossilised reptile poo contains 200-million-year-old parasites
Coprolites, or fossilised faeces, collected in Thailand Nonsrirach et al Fossilised faeces of a crocodile-like…
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Lizard puts less effort into wooing and choosing mates when it’s hot
Spiny lava lizards develop into much less choosy about companions within the warmth Shutterstock/reptiles4all Spiny…
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Some sea snakes have re-evolved the ability to see more colours
A blue-banded sea snake within the Pacific Ocean close to Indonesia SeaTops/Alamy A marine snake…
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Ancient alligator had a stubby snout and may have chomped on snails
Artist’s illustration of an historic, short-snouted alligator Márton Szabó A wierd reptile fossil discovered 18…
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Ancient reptiles’ long necks made them vulnerable to decapitation
Artist’s impression of the Triassic reptile Tanystropheus hydroides being decapitated by a predator Roc Olivé…
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Snakes have been seen doing somersaults when they’re scared
A dwarf reed snake in Malaysia Shutterstock / Vince Adam When threatened, the dwarf reed…
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Invasive Burmese python in Florida lays a record 96 eggs in one go
The 96 eggs laid by one Burmese python had been dried for preservation after hatching…
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Oldest ichthyosaur fossil hints they evolved before mass extinction
Illustration of the early ichthyopterygian whose stays had been present in Spitsbergen Esther van Hulsen…
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Lizards that survived wildfires are more alert to the sound of flames
Western fence lizards that have wildlife be taught that fireplace is a significant risk, changing…