The youth learned to recognize the difference between reptiles and amphibians and participated in a variety of activities which included face painting and a shout off between the reptiles and the ...

Way back in the 1800s, scientists thought reptiles and amphibians were similar animals, so they were grouped together. "Now, we know they probably shouldn't have been grouped together," she said.

Two new studies reveal that many species of reptiles and amphibians show slow or even negligible signs of aging.

Why care about amphibians and reptiles? Amphibians and reptiles play important roles in the ecosystems where they live. Some serve as predators that keep their prey's numbers in check, like snakes ...

Amphibians and reptiles are amazing creatures with clever adaptations that have allowed them to brave the millennia. But today herpetofauna are among Earth's most imperiled species. Learn more about ...

Confirming reptile and amphibian sightings has gotten significantly easier for the team over time, Andrews said, as nearly all submissions include a photo or video of the species of interest.

Zoo Knoxville's newest crown jewel, the Amphibian and Reptile Conservation Campus, is set to open on April 12.