
Unlike other reptiles, the Cunningham’s skink risks its own life to defend its young
Scientists have captured rare footage of a mother skink fighting a deadly brown snake to protect her babies.
Scientists have captured rare footage of a mother skink fighting a deadly brown snake to protect her babies.
Scientists have identified 20 snakes and lizards at greatest risk of extinction in the next two decades.
Look at this tiny dragon with its twin horns and impressive row of spines, looking gorgeous in the dense Thai jungle.
Now this is a seriously special lizard.
In the upcoming issue of Australian Geographic photographers Ross McGibbon and Tim Squires search for one of the world’s most dangerous snakes: the western desert taipan. But they managed to photographic some of our favourite desert reptiles along the way.
If you’re looking for a snake to cure someone’s phobia, the incredibly beautiful sunbeam snake is a good place to start.
To get the perfect shot, photographer Ross McGibbon will come within just a metre of some of Australia’s deadliest snakes.
As the weather warms, you’ll notice more wildlife appearing in your backyard – including snakes. Taronga Zoo keeper Emma Bembrick shares her top tips for safely interacting with these reptiles.
The number of reptile species known from Australia continues rising, with no end in sight.
The venom of Australia’s deadliest snake attacks prey differently according to the age of the snake – with potential implications for the way we treat bites, a new study has found.