Unlike amphibians, reptiles breathe only through their lungs and have dry, scaly skin that prevents them from drying out. Amphibians and reptiles are together called herpetofauna, or “herps” for short ...

Amphibians often get dismissed in the animal meta… but one species might just flip the rankings. Join us as we separate the low-tier frogs from the true top-tier icons.

Tucked inside the Life Sciences Building at Bowling Green State University is a space many may not expect: a lab home to more than 200 reptiles and amphibians, aimed at educating students and engaging ...

Generally hypoallergenic, quiet, clean and relatively undemanding, they’re popular with allergy sufferers, people living in ...

Namely, a group of primitive amphibians called the temnospondyls. They may have survived the Great Dying by feeding on some freshwater prey that larger land-based predators couldn’t get to and ...

While dogs and cats remain the most popular pets, an increasing number of people are bringing reptiles and amphibians home. Generally hypoallergenic, quiet, clean and relatively undemanding, they ...