Hurricanes took a big toll on people last year, but what about the effect on wildlife? There are often questions about where birds go during big storms, but if you’ve ever wondered what lizards do, we ...

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Lizards are often misunderstood creatures, but their behaviors and adaptations are nothing short of extraordinary. What do lizards do to be so noteworthy? Prepare to be amazed. Lizards’ bodies are ...

Discover the secret world of barking geckos, tiny African lizards that bark like dogs. Learn how they survive deserts, communicate and amaze scientists with their unique vocal skills.

Invasive Nile monitors in Georgia have been labeled the largest and most dangerous lizards in the U.S. Where are they? How ...

That long, scaly thing slithering on the ground is probably a snake. But there’s a chance it’s not. The News & Observer spoke with local wildlife experts to learn about these reptiles — where they ...

If you have ophidiophobia — a fear of snakes — then you may be relieved to know that many species of legless, slithering creatures aren’t actually snakes. Instead, they’re creatures called legless ...