The Indiana Department of Natural Resources is asking the public to keep an eye out for an exotic lizard species that has been spotted a few times in the state. DNR officials say the presence of ...

A tiny gecko has been rediscovered on Rábida Island in the Galápagos, where it was believed to have been wiped out by invasive rats. The leaf-toed gecko (Phyllodactylus maresi), whose adults are just ...

For millennia, the gecko has offered inspiration to humans. As far back as the 4th Century B.C., Aristotle marveled at the nimble reptile’s ability to “run up and down a tree in any way, even with the ...

Bird mites are avian parasites that live on the skin of domestic fowl and wild birds. If these pests make their way into your home they can affect you for several weeks at a time. ‌ Mite bites can ...

An incredible new species of gecko has been discovered by researchers in the Cambodian hills. The Kamping Poi bent‑toed gecko is aptly named for its oddly formed toes that curve slightly, helping it ...

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Shortly after graduating from high school, Brian Butler started loading trucks at a UPS freight facility in Denver. Working nights for the next 16 years, he sometimes found himself so strapped for ...

The largest public display of rare and endangered geckos in New York City is set to open to the public in East Williamsburg next month. Despite its large and diverse reptile collection, the Gecko ...

Veterinarians performed the innovative treatment on a 4-year-old Henkel’s leaf-tailed gecko, a species at the fringes of zoo medicine. Mike Bock In March 2025, a Henkel’s leaf-tailed gecko received a ...

The death of an Oregon house cat and a pet food recall are raising questions about the ongoing bird flu outbreak in the United States and how people can protect their pets. Bird flu, or H5N1, has been ...

The bald eagle has been a symbol of the United States since its founding almost 250 years ago. It appears on the Great Seal of the United States, the U.S. president's flag, the mace of the House of ...

California Gov. Gavin Newsom issued an emergency proclamation on Wednesday in response to growing concerns over bird flu cases in the state and across the country. The State of Emergency proclamation ...