The Department of Ecology and Conservation Biology within the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences is helping lead a ...

A 242-million-year-old reptile fossil discovered in Devon redefines the early history of lizards, snakes and tuatara. This new species is the earliest known lepidosaur.

Researchers report the discovery of the oldest known lizard ancestor in England, a tiny Triassic reptile with oversized teeth.

A tiny skull found on a beach in Devon has rewritten the early history of lizards, snakes and the tuatara, the last survivor ...

The shocking truth behind the platypus’s venomous sting.

Here are ten harmless animals that may look frightening but are perfectly safe once you learn about them. Gharial At first ...

Scientists used the European Synchrotron Radiation Facility to X-ray the tiny fossil and reveal high-resolution details.

Scientists have uncovered an astonishing fossil of the oldest known lepidosaur, Agriodontosaurus helsbypetrae, offering fresh ...

Brown anoles are not only quick little roach killers, a recent study reveals that they have the ability to thrive when ...

Researchers expected early lepidosaurs to show key lizard features. These include a hinged skull, an open lower temporal bar, ...

The fossil was dated to the Triassic period, between 252 and 201 million years ago. This specific fossil is about 241 million years old, making it 3 to 7 million years older than any lepidosaur found ...

Learn how an ancient lizard ancestor’s unique physical characteristics have shocked paleontologists.