Blue-tongued skinks are large ground-dwelling lizards known for a striking defensive display that reveals their vivid cobalt tongue. When threatened, the animal opens its mouth wide and exposes the ...

A 61-year-old Sydney man was sentenced to eight years in prison for attempting to smuggle native Australian reptiles to Europe and Asia. Australia is home to 10% of the world’s reptile species, and 90 ...

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Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Photo Credit: iStock When you focus on growing a natural yard filled with native plants, you increase your opportunities to ...

A homeowner in Australia has gone viral after sharing a short video of an unexpected — and very welcome — backyard resident. The clip, posted to Reddit's r/australianwildlife community, shows a ...

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Dickerson Park Zoo educator Joey Powell introduces us to two blue-tongued skinks named Herman and Buddy. The skinks serve as animal ambassadors at the Springfield zoo, helping ...

Saturday will feature mostly sunny skies with high temperatures in the mid-70s. A south wind of 12 to 20 mph is expected, with occasional gusts to 30 mph. A Missouri budget proposal could limit access ...

Crime gangs are being caught in record numbers smuggling rare Australian animals for global underground networks, but experts say it’s just the tip of the iceberg in an illegal trade worth billions.