How certain reptiles give birth instead of laying eggs

Reptiles exhibit remarkable reproductive diversity, with many species giving birth to live young rather than laying eggs.

Snake eggs vs lizard eggs: Key differences in size, shape, colour, and texture for identification and safety

Identifying snake and lizard eggs can be tricky. Experts look at size, shape, and color. Snake eggs are usually larger and ...
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Ancient sea reptile gave birth, didn't lay eggs

WASHINGTON -- The remains of a giant sea creature are providing the first proof that these prehistoric reptiles gave birth to their young rather than laying eggs. Plesiosaurs, which lived at the time ...
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Egg-laying caecilian amphibians produce milk for their young, find scientists

Parental care for offspring occurs in many animals and is an essential part of the reproduction, propagation and development of an organism. An international research team from Brazil, the U.S. and ...

How to identify snake eggs in your garden

It is easy to assume that an egg found outdoors belongs to a bird. Most people do. Eggs feel familiar, almost ordinary, until ...
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Watch: Snapping turtle lays eggs along Susquehanna River

PENNSYLVANIA (WHTM) — Herpetologist Jesse Rothacker from Forgotten Friend Reptile Sanctuary wanted to show people what to do when they come across nesting snapping turtles, and he ended up filming ...
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It’s Sea Turtle Week! Sign up for beach walks to see the giant reptiles lay their eggs

Did you know it’s Sea Turtle Week? It’s an exceptional thrill and a privilege of living on our coast: watching a huge sea turtle lumber in from the ocean, lay her eggs on the beach and head back to ...
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It’s sea turtle time: Sign up for beach walks to see the giant reptiles lay their eggs

It’s an exceptional thrill and a privilege of living on our coast: watching a huge sea turtle lumber in from the ocean, lay her eggs on the beach and head back to the water. Green sea turtle season ...