Researchers have unearthed fossils of massive freshwater crayfish that once scuttled through the lakes of southern New ...

The prehistoric crocodile relative may have tolerated both freshwater and saltwater habitats, allowing it to conquer North ...

From the fearsome piranha and vampire fish to the mighty anaconda, the crocodile, and the candiru, these are among the most terrifying reptiles, insects, spiders, and fish.

Photo from Luan Thanh Nguyen via Nguyen, Tran, Phan, Ziegler, Le and McCormack (2025) Scientifically known as Mauremys annamensis, Vietnamese pond turtles are freshwater reptiles “found only in the ...

Check out our FAQ about amphibians and reptiles and sign up for email alerts about how you can help save these and other species. Freshwater turtles are also threatened by human persecution, namely by ...

reptiles, birds and mammals. Mussel shells provide living space for insects and plants, and empty shells serve as nesting sites for small fish like darters. Unfortunately, for all their allure, ...

Alligators can live on land and in water, but that doesn't mean they can breathe underwater like fish. But how long can alligators stay underwater? And how long can they hold their breath? Let’s find ...