REPTILES
China fossils reveal that parrot-like feathered dinos once roamed the earth!
Unearthed in northeastern China, the nearly complete fossil, dating to roughly 130 million years ago, is of a juvenile Psittacosaurus (pronounced SIT-ak-oh-sawr-us), about 2-1/4 feet (66 cm) long and approximately 3 years old when it died. It was donated in 2021 to Nanjing University from a private collection.
Can you believe?5-foot-long crocodile found in belly of a snake
Examining the carcass of an 18-foot python revealed a shocking and stomach-churning discovery. A graphic viral video showcased the retrieval of a 5-foot-long alligator from the belly of the massive 18-foot-long Burmese python. This video quickly gained notoriety on the internet last year.
Inside the illicit trade of exotic animals from Myanmar to India
The civil war in Myanmar and resultant anarchy in border areas have given a new life to the smuggling of wildlife—from marmoset monkeys to green anacondas—to India. A complex network of wildlife smuggling involving exotic animals from various countries being trafficked through Myanmar to Indian metro cities like Kolkata.
Were dinosaurs the cleverest reptiles?
In the latest research, an international team of palaeontologists, behavioural scientists and neurologists re-examined the brains of dinosaurs, including T. rex, and found them to behave more like reptiles.
How snakes use their sense of smell to distinguish identity
Researchers have discovered that snakes, specifically garter snakes, can recognize themselves through scent, challenging previous notions about reptile cognition. Using a modified version of the mirror test, where snakes were presented with their own scent and that of others, the study revealed that garter snakes displayed self-recognition by showing interest in their own altered scent.
'Chinese Dragon': Fossils of 240-million-year-old reptile unveiled
A 10-year study of Dinocephalosaurus orientalis was done at the Institute of Vertebrate Palaeontology and Palaeoanthropology, Beijing, part of the Chinese Academy of Sciences. Scientists from Scotland, Germany, America and China took part in this project. What did they find?
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Scientists reveal 280-million-year-old fossil may have been partly forged
A recent discovery published in the journal Palaeontology suggests that a 280-million-year-old fossil, known as Tridentinosaurus antiquus, found in the Italian Alps, may have been partly forged. The fossil, initially thought to be a significant specimen for understanding early reptile evolution, was found to be primarily black paint on a carved lizard-shaped rock surface, raising concerns about the accuracy of previous research.
‘Reptile’ movie Ending Explained; All you need to know
In Reptile, Benicio Del Toro, who won an Oscar for "Traffic" and a best actor win at Cannes for "Che," delivers an outstanding performance as Detective Tom Nichols.
Why farmers, security guards are turning into snake catchers in Kolkata
A surge in snake sightings and snakebite incidents in Kolkata has led to individuals from diverse backgrounds becoming snake catchers. Former farmers, pest control experts, and security guards have found themselves in high demand as they are responsible for apprehending snakes within the housing complexes and ensuring their safe custody until forest officials arrive.
Reptile release date: Netflix's movie to hit theatres before streaming platform. Details here
Netflix's 'Reptile' is releasing this month. The movie will first premier in select theatres and subsequently will be launched on Netflix.
Netflix movies, series: 'Reptile' to 'The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It'; list here
Netflix UK viewers will have a number of shows and movies to enjoy in October.
Reptile trailer: Check release date of Justin Timberlake's Netflix movie. Watch video
Netflix film 'Reptile' featuring Justin Timberlake will be released in October. The makers have released the first trailer of the movie.
America's largest reptile sanctuary wants to import gharials from India
The Phoenix Herpetological Society has applied for permission from the US Fish and Wildlife Service, according to a federal notification issued on Monday under the Endangered Species Act (ESA).
Netflix UK: What will leave platform in month of August 2023?
Netflix has been updating its platform regularly to bring new titles of TV shows, movies, documentaries and games every month. Here’s a list of the titles, which will get removed from streamer in the coming month of August 2023.
Cannes Day 1: Urvashi Rautela Turns Reptile Queen, Guneet Monga & Madhur Bhandarkar Bond
India's Cannes moment we've all been waiting for.
Man treats crocodile like a pet dog, feeds it with his hand: Viral video
Anyone who is dreading it would snap the young man's hand off is in for a pleasant surprise.
Alligator in white wedding dress! This Mexican mayor marries reptile to secure prosperity
The age-old ritual in San Pedro Huamelula, now mixed with Catholic spirituality, involves dressing the alligator or caiman in a white wedding dress plus other colourful garments.
A fifth of world's reptile species deemed threatened with extinction
Many reptiles are being pushed to the brink, the researchers said, by factors similarly imperiling the world's other land vertebrates - amphibians, birds and mammals - namely, deforestation for agriculture, logging and development, urban encroachment and hunting by people. Climate change and invasive species also present ongoing threats, they added.
Contender for title of smallest reptile: Newly discovered tiny chameleon fits on a human fingertip
It fits on a human fingertip, but this chameleon could make a big splash. Scientists from Madagascar and Germany say a newly discovered species of chameleon is a contender for the title of world's smallest reptile.
Scientists now know the origins of pterosaurs, the dinosaur era's flying reptiles
Pterosaurs are flying reptiles that ruled the skies at the same time that dinosaurs dominated the land about 220 million years ago. They were fully developed for flight and had wings formed by a membrane extending from the ankles to an exceptionally elongated fourth finger, studies suggested. While starting relatively small, pterosaurs eventually achieved huge dimensions, with wingspans reaching 35 feet (10.7 meters).
Oldest reptile that could shed its tail to escape predators identified
Scientists have identified ancient reptiles dating back to 289 million years ago that could detach their tails to escape the grasp of their predators - the oldest known example of such behaviour. The reptiles, called Captorhinus, weighed less than two kilograms.
Dinosaur eggs hatched slowly like reptiles, not birds: Study
New York, Jan 3 (IANS) The eggs of non-avian dinosaurs took nearly between three to six months to hatch, similar to crocodiles and lizards, which explains the reason behind the extinction of the dinosaur species, scientists have found.
World's first herbivorous marine reptile found
Scientists found that "beak" is actually part of a hammerhead-shaped jaw apparatus, which it used to feed on plants on the ocean floor.
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