A storeroom specimen that changed the origins of modern lizards by millions of years has had its identity confirmed. A storeroom specimen that changed the origins of modern lizards by millions of ...

An international team of researchers has discovered a new fossil worm lizard species in Tunisia. Terastiodontosaurus marcelosanchezi is the largest known species of the Amphisbaenia group ...

Study breaks the silence on how fish and lizards regenerate hearing Date: December 9, 2024 Source: Keck School of Medicine of USC Summary: A new study has identified key gene regulators that ...

Often referred to as our “lizard brain,” the amygdala typically is associated with detecting threats and processing fear. A classic example of the amygdala in action is someone’s physiological and ...

These formidable lizards are iconic examples of macroevolution, showcasing the emergence of entirely new animal groups. Michael Polcyn, a paleontologist from Utrecht University, has presented the ...

Most amphibians have complex life cycles with time on land and in the water. Their skin must stay moist to absorb oxygen and therefore lacks scales. Reptiles are turtles, snakes, lizards, alligators ...

Listen to Story The lower jaw serves as a critical component It facilitates ecological experimentation and adaptation This research enhances our understanding of reptilian evolution A new study from ...