This ancient, leg-bearing snake is rewriting the story of how serpents slithered, and sometimes walked, their way through ...

Dwelling around 167 million years ago, the chimeric reptile was discovered along with 70 other prehistoric species.

The fossil record of squamates, encompassing both lizards and snakes, provides an intricate account of evolutionary innovation over millions of years. Fossils elucidate key morphological transitions, ...

Scientists confirm a record-breaking green anaconda in the Amazon, revealing new species clues, surprising sizes, invasive ...

It is easy to think of snakes as creatures that were always legless, gliding effortlessly through grass or sand. Yet millions of years ago, their ancestors had four fully formed limbs. The journey ...

A n ancient species of snake has been found in England, and it is – and this is a scientific term – “bizarre”. We’re not ...

Discover the monster snake that makes all modern snakes seem small by comparison. Learn about Titanoboa, the biggest snake to roam the Earth!

New fossils found in Australia tell us that enormous snakes evolved from predatory lizards like goannas, scientists say. Palaeontologist Dr John Scanlon describes the well-preserved 25 to 20 ...

Red snakes are perhaps the most visually stunning of these intriguing reptiles, drawing attention with vibrant shades of ...