
Australian Government adds 127 native reptiles to international anti-wildlife trafficking treaty
The list of iconic Australian reptile species includes spiny-tailed geckos, water dragons, and shingleback and pygmy blue-tongue lizards.
The list of iconic Australian reptile species includes spiny-tailed geckos, water dragons, and shingleback and pygmy blue-tongue lizards.
Australia is home to many species of sea snakes and scientist Blanche d’Anastasi has the joy of studying them. Here, she tells us about what it takes to be a sea snake expert.
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.