Reptiles are becoming increasingly popular as pets and it’s easy to see why. With their unique looks, quiet nature, and relatively low-maintenance lifestyle, they offer a refreshing alternative to ...

While most reptiles are wild, many are kept as pets because of their reputation for being mysterious and exotic. Having an unconventional pet comes with its own concerns, though, that you'll need to ...

There is a longstanding disagreement amongst conservationists about whether or not it makes sense to focus efforts on protecting species that are popular with us Homo sapiens. Many argue that ...

Anyone who has watched a rooster stalking around a farmyard might agree that there is something very dinosaur-like about birds. That may come as no surprise, given that birds are dinosaurs. But in ...

Island reptiles are vanishing fast—but scientists are barely paying attention. Here's why that needs to change.

Reptiles are fascinating nonhuman animal (animal) beings. Many people dismiss or underestimate the depth of their social, cognitive, and emotional lives and don't realize that they're not "easy pets" ...

We know—and love—the Turtle Rescue Team here at The Abstract. But their work isn't just limited to our shelled friends: ...

Rachael has a degree in Zoology from the University of Southampton, and specializes in animal behavior, evolution, palaeontology, and the environment. Rachael has a degree in Zoology from the ...