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Saving valley dragons: How a conservation group helps save endangered lizard species
At first glance, a valley dragon doesn’t seem to have much in common with a grizzly bear or a condor. Though it has a ...
Triassic reptile with unusual jaws named as a new species
A new species of ancient reptile has been named after spending more than 200 million years buried in the ground. Threordatoth ...
Snail-Crushing Colossus: Scientists Discover World’s Largest Worm Lizard Fossil
Researchers discover 50-million-year-old animal from Tunisia could crack snail shells with its powerful jaws. The discovery ...
From 'Vampire' Hedgehogs to Eyelash Vipers: 234 new species found in the Greater Mekong region
Discoveries include a dragon lizard that "could play in 'Game of Thrones'," according to a report by the World Wildlife Fund ...
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200 million-year-old reptile with unique teeth, jaws identified as new species
The never-seen-before teeth and jaws of the ancient reptile, Threordatoth chasmatos, distinguishes it from other ...
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A new species of flying reptiles reshuffles the timeline of pterosaur evolution
The pterosaurs or flying reptiles. SNSB scientists have now identified a new species that shows that the origin of the most ...
From markets to rivers, here are the latest new species discoveries. Take a look
A new species of lizard, Ophisops venustus, was discovered in the forests of western India. Known as the charming “snake-eyed ...
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Greater Mekong serves up 234 new species in a year, from fanged hedgehog to diva viper
The dense tropical forests, isolated mountain peaks and limestone karst caverns of the Greater Mekong region yielded a ...
How many times can lizards regrow their tails?
Lizards possess the remarkable skill of tail regeneration, enabling them to escape predators by shedding and later regrowing ...