Lizardopolis

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

Komodo dragons have iron-coated teeth, scientists find Reptile’s teeth found to have covering that helps keep serrated edges razor sharp and resistant to wear

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

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!!

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!

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

How did snakes lose their limbs? Mass genome effort provides clues DNA sequencing helps explain how these reptiles got to be so unusual

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

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