Cat's habit of bringing owner live animals takes wild turn
Jude was a normal enough cat at first, but then he started bringing his owner "gifts" that have got progressively more extreme.
Giant lizards save sheep from flesh-eating maggots
Five-foot-long heath goannas may eat enough animal carcasses to prevent blowfly populations from getting so high that sheep are infected with maggots.
New prehistoric crocodile-like species found in "extremely rare" discovery
The previously unknown species lived around 237 million years ago and was likely an agile hunter, according to a study.
New dinosaur with huge blade-shaped horns discovered in Montana
It is among the largest horned dinosaurs ever found, measuring roughly 22 feet long and weighing about 11,000 pounds.
Man makes pest control redundant thanks to bearded dragon: "left no crumbs"
The brave reptile saved his owner from a huge spider—with very little effort.
Early dinosaurs' complex lost world revealed: "Unique importance"
A study has shed light on an island ecosystem where dinosaurs, marine reptiles and sharks lived more than 200 million years ago.
New snake may unlock animal mysteries
The study authors wrote that the finding presents "the hope that more undiscovered species might be present" in Saudi Arabia.
Snake evolutionary mystery solved in 'lifetime achievement'
The snake has long posed a puzzle to scientists, as its evolutionary history has always been unclear.
Dinosaur fossil shines light on evolution of feathers
"The critical transition from scaled to feathered skin is poorly understood," researchers wrote in a paper.
'Warm blooded' dinosaurs' origins revealed
It may have originated "after an environmental crisis caused by volcanically induced global warming," a researcher told Newsweek.
"He put up a fair fight": 13-foot crocodile attacks houseboat
The enormous crocodile is also suspected of taking—and presumably eating—the houseboat owner's dog weeks earlier.
Owner looks for her cats everywhere, finds them hanging out with reptile
"I don't think they'd ever hurt Tina intentionally, but we separate them for her safety," the pets' owner told Newsweek.
Snakes fake dying using "dripping mouthfuls" of blood
Dice snakes were seen to lie still and fake their own deaths, while also smearing themselves in feces and musk, and bleeding from the mouth.
Can you spot the deadly rattlesnake lurking in patch of Oklahoma grass?
A man accidentally hit the snake with a lawnmower and decided to use it as a teaching lesson for his daughters.
Giant turtle revealed in "remarkable" 57-million-year-old fossils
The prehistoric turtle may have reached a total body length of around 5 feet, according to paleontologists.
Snakes and lizards are locked in an epic evolutionary battle
"Most large varanids or monitor lizards that prey on venomous snakes have inherited neurotoxin resistance," researcher Bryan Fry said.
Paleontologists discover fossils of what may be largest-ever marine reptile
The "gigantic" creature, which lived more than 200 million years ago, may have reached around 82 feet in length, a study reports.
Watching this video may make you less scared of snakes
A study found that people's attitudes changed towards snakes after watching videos that focused on enhancing empathy towards them.
Snake bite at yoga session puts woman in hospital
The blunt-nosed viper bit the woman while she was about to step onto a meditation platform at her hotel, causing immediate pain.
Paleontologists may have solved 150-year-old bone mystery
"It seems highly probable that the fragments in question also belong to an ichthyosaur," researcher Marcello Perillo said.
"Dangerous" 14-foot crocodile that stalked locals for months finally caught
"People should be Crocwise by making sensible choices around waterways and avoiding complacency," a wildlife officer said.
Wild coral snakes filmed in tug-of-war over prey in scientific first
Footage of the serpents appear to show the two snakes in a tug of war, with their jaws tightly gripped around the prey.
Hungry python eats family's new pet after kitten sneaks out
The carpet snake, which is an opportunistic feeder, was at the center of an unfortunate and "rare" encounter.
"Exceptional" two-headed snake undergoes surgery in Missouri
"I am so happy that our two-headed gal is getting the care she needs," naturalist Lauren Baker said.
Giant sail-backed dinosaur might have been "heron from hell"
The dinosaur, Spinosaurus aegyptiacus, was one of the largest predators ever to prowl the Earth, according to researchers.
Most of North America's lizards species now "at risk"
Although some lizards may be able to adapt to warming temperatures, if deforestation continues, they could be threatened.
New species of giant ancient sea lizard with 'dagger-like teeth' found
The "positively demonic" marine reptile may have measured around 25 feet long and would have been a top predator millions of years ago.
Snakes "evolved better and faster" than peers
The study suggests that speed may be a significant factor in how the species became so successful in the animal kingdom.
Rattlesnake alert in Arizona as woman bitten in unusually early case
The snake's rattle sounded immediately after the bite, meaning urgent medical attention was necessary.
Snake found tangled in tailwheel of Coast Guard helicopter
The stowaway was spotted by an officer carrying out a routine inspection on the chopper.