Across islands, grasslands, forests, and swamps, we search for reptiles that are not the largest on Earth - but the largest of their own kind. From New Caledonia’s giant gecko to Madagascar’s massive ...

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In the realm of animal strength, few measurements capture our imagination quite like bite force. This raw display of power provides fascinating insights into how predators have evolved to capture prey ...

Scientists have been closely monitoring a map turtle population after 10 percent died in 2022. They found a surprising culprit, and are left concerned for the future. A female northern map turtle ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. This one-ton turtle once ruled South America’s rivers — ...

Legal battles about issues like "Alligator Alcatraz," guns and social media as well as many other Florida issues remain unresolved as we head into 2026. A panel of the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of ...

In 2023, one of the best reviewed films of the year starred an unlikely group of established characters. While only a modest success with a $180 million haul from a $70 million budget, Teenage Mutant ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Claude, a rare albino alligator who served as California Academy of Sciences’ unofficial mascot, died Tuesday at ...

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Officials were able to safely remove a large "dinosaur-like" apex predator that was surprisingly spotted at a Washington beach. In late August, a parkgoer at Juanita Beach Park in Kirkland, about 10 ...

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SNAPPING TURTLES are a common reptile in Iowa. Their scientific name is Chelydrda serpentina. Adults have a big head, a long spiked tail and a nasty disposition to defend itself from all takers. The ...