Nile monitor lizard burrows can rack up millions of dollars in damage to infrastructure such as sidewalks and seawalls.

This script leverages the turtle module to draw random lines and patterns, producing a noise-like visual effect. It's a fun way to explore randomness and graphics in Python. Contributions are welcome!

Visitors to the Aquarium of the Pacific can now get an up-close look at Meatloaf, a rescued green sea turtle undergoing ...

The practice began in 1920s Western variety shows and spread to city speakeasies, but it faces increased scrutiny today—and pressure from conservation groups to make races safer for the reptiles.

Learn why basking turtles in April are doing far more than sunbathing, from thermoregulation to parasite control and growth.

The first nests of the season were found ahead of schedule.

It was 17 seconds long. A young boy in zombie face paint stood before a local news reporter at an arts festival in Portland, ...

Learn how researchers use archaeological techniques to show how sea turtle shells grow in layers that capture chemical clues about diet, movement, and ocean change over time. Sea turtles don’t just ...

The “I like turtles” kid became one of the internet’s earliest viral stars. Here’s what happened to him after the fame.

Rescue centers deal with animals with a variety of ailments. Some are simple fixes, while other situations require more delicate care. One situation that required a wide variety of treatment was for a ...

A striking new resident is settling into a permanent home at Brevard Zoo after being rescued from illegal ownership.