As dinosaurs lumbered through the humid cycad forests of ancient South America 180 million years ago, primeval lizards scurried, unnoticed, beneath their feet. Perhaps to avoid being trampled by their ...

Many people think a snake’s forked tongue is creepy. Every so often, the snake waves it around rapidly, then retracts it. Theories explaining the forked tongues of snakes have been around for ...

Understanding the behaviour of snakes can be both intriguing and challenging, particularly for those new to herpetology or keeping these reptiles as pets. Among their many unique traits, one behaviour ...

University of Connecticut provides funding as a member of The Conversation US. As dinosaurs lumbered through the humid cycad forests of ancient South America 180 million years ago, primeval lizards ...

Snakes frequently flick their forked tongues to collect chemical particles, delivering them to their Jacobson's organ for detailed environmental analysis. This vital sensory tool helps them locate ...