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Mini Chameleons May Be Smallest Reptiles

Posted by Jennifer Viegas Wed Feb 15, 2012 01:54 PM ET | 0

Four new tiny chameleons found on an island off Madagascar measure just tens of millimeters from head to tail. Read more

Mini Chameleons May Be Smallest Reptiles

Estrogen Turns Male Snakes into Same-Sex Charmers

Posted Sat Feb 11, 2012 09:31 AM ET | 0

The finding has implications for understanding the environmental impact of compounds that mimic the effect of estrogen. Read more

Is This the Icelandic Lake Monster?

Posted by Benjamin Radford Fri Feb 10, 2012 05:22 PM ET | 0

A recent video seems to show a large, mysterious snake or monster in an icy river in Iceland. Read more

Invasive Species: Why Not Just Eat Them?

Posted by Tim Wall Tue Jan 24, 2012 10:51 AM ET | 0

Many invasives aren't an easy sell on the plate -- or fashion runways. But for some animals, that could change. Read more

Snakes Methodically Kill Prey

Posted by Jennifer Viegas Wed Jan 18, 2012 08:00 AM ET | 0

Snakes do not just kill on instinct, but instead monitor the condition of their victims right until the very end. Read more

New Colorful Snake Sports Horns

Posted by Jennifer Viegas Mon Jan 9, 2012 03:41 PM ET | 0

The colorful horned snake was discovered in a remote part of Tanzania, East Africa and may be critically endangered. Read more

Rattlesnakes Can't Keep Up With Climate Change

Posted by Emily Sohn Wed Dec 14, 2011 09:00 AM ET | 0

To survive, rattlesnakes will need to migrate as much as 1,000 times more quickly than they have before. Read more

Mystery Behind Virgin Births Explained

Posted by Jennifer Viegas Fri Oct 14, 2011 02:30 PM ET | 0

An eastern diamond rattlesnake gives birth five years after mating. How does she swing it? Read more

Crocodile Ancestor Found Near World's Largest Snake

Posted by Jennifer Viegas Wed Sep 14, 2011 07:06 PM ET | 0

Remains of the two huge beasts were found in the same coal mine. Read more

Crocodile Ancestor Found Near World's Largest Snake

Pre-Dino Subterranean World Discovered

Posted by Jennifer Viegas Tue Sep 13, 2011 07:26 AM ET | 0

Life on Earth 240 million years ago flourished in the seas, on land, and in intricate underground burrows. Read more

Vampire Bats Locate Blood By Finding the Heat

Posted by Jessica Marshall Wed Aug 3, 2011 01:00 PM ET | 0

Vampire bats locate their blood meals with the help of three heat-sensing organs in their faces. Read more

Chemical Arms Race: Opossum vs. Viper

Posted by Tim Wall Wed Jul 20, 2011 06:54 AM ET | 0

What's driven vipers to evolve a deadly venom? A need to defend themselves against opossums. Read more

Drug Boosts Snakebite Survival Time By Half

Posted Sun Jun 26, 2011 02:55 PM ET | 0

Researchers in Australia showed that a class of compounds called nitric oxide donors delays the entry of toxins from potentially deadly snakebites. Read more

Flying Ants Use Legs, Butts to Steer

Posted by Amy Enchelmeyer Mon Jun 20, 2011 12:38 PM ET | 0

When falling from forested canopy, these ants can zip themselves out of a free fall and back into the safety of the treetops. Read more

Cross-Eyed Opossum And Other Animal Oddities: Photos

Posted Fri Jun 10, 2011 07:00 AM ET | 0

Explore some unusual creatures in this slide show and find out just how wild the animal kingdom can get. Read more

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