Reptiles are air-breathing vertebrates covered in special skin made up of scales, bony plates, or a combination of both. They include crocodiles, snakes, lizards, turtles, and tor- toises.

Unlike humans, whose skin grows and regenerates continuously, snakes must periodically shed their entire outer layer of skin to accommodate their growing bodies. This process is essential for ...

There are subtler differences that set them apart. From scaly skin to moist habitats, amphibians and reptiles have adapted to their environments in distinct ways. Let's hop into the world of ...

Most reptiles are covered in dry, scaly skin. They can be found living in both water and on the land. There are six species of reptile which live in the UK. They are rare and very shy so spotting ...

What are amphibians and reptiles? Amphibians are frogs, toads, newts and salamanders. Most amphibians have complex life cycles with time on land and in the water. Their skin must stay moist to absorb ...

A 'bizarre' material used by some birds to line their nests in tree cavities could actually save their offspring.

When a bird drapes its nest with snake skin, it isn't just making an interesting home décor choice. For some birds, it keeps ...