Lizardopolis

07/24/2024

Wow, another exciting fact that makes these dragons even more Dragon-like!!

Reptile’s teeth found to have covering that helps keep serrated edges razor sharp and resistant to wear

07/04/2024

What presidential candidate helps, and loves, snakes? RFK Jr.

03/17/2024

Always great for a laugh on St Paddy's Day!

03/12/2024

For all the turtle heroes out there!

It's that time of year again. Turtles everywhere are on the move. Remember, it is illegal everywhere in the US to take a turtle or tortoise from the wild and keep it. Leave Wild Things Wild!!

11/25/2023

11/15/2023

Today we honor Steve Irwin! Thank you Steve for inspiring people all around the world to look at creatures differently, to respect them, to try to understand them rather than to just fear them. Steve's impact reached far and wide, and continues to this day. For all the odd, slithering, scaly, and misunderstood critters on this planet, thank you Steve!

06/21/2023

https://www.science.org/content/article/how-did-snakes-lose-their-limbs-mass-genome-effort-provides-clues

DNA sequencing helps explain how these reptiles got to be so unusual

06/07/2023

Parthenogenesis - one of the most fascinating abilities of some reptiles. Reproduction without a male.

Researchers have found the first case of a crocodile who made herself pregnant.