About 200 million years ago reptiles invaded the state, but experts think it was nothing like the takeover the tourists execute each summer in modern times.

Source: https://nj1015.com/heres-what-new-jersey-looked-like-millions-of-years-ago/

A Wisconsin woman was sentenced to 15 years in prison Monday for her role in the fatal shooting of her 18-year-old son during a dispute with a man over stolen reptiles.

Source: https://abc7chicago.com/man-shot-and-killed-wisconsin-shooting-stolen-reptiles-waupaca-wi/12782175/

Both domestic and feral cats are a significant threat to the survival of many native species including about 80 endangered and threatened small mammals, birds, and reptiles.

Source: https://www.echo.net.au/2023/01/cat-control-effort-supports-recovery-of-native-wildlife/

But where do the reptiles actually go, and do they hibernate?

Source: https://www.9news.com.au/world/sculpture-of-euthanised-walrus-freya-unveiled-in-oslo-norway/fe6e1006-e339-4a9e-a032-eda24b3eadb3

Council's Project Team also fostered innovation through the creation of habitats for microbats, birds, bees, and reptiles in an urban context, using reclaimed construction and demolition materials collected from the site.

Source: https://www.theleader.com.au/story/8150920/georges-river-council-recognised-for-engineering-excellence/?src=rss

DPNR reminds the community that as air breathing reptiles, sea turtles must regularly swim to the surface to breathe.

Source: https://stjohntradewinds.com/dpnr-reminds-boating-community-to-look-out-for-sea-turtles-2/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=dpnr-reminds-boating-community-to-look-out-for-sea-turtles-2

From here, spot endangered birds, reptiles and other animals which have made this protected area home.

Source: https://www.emirates247.com/lifestyle/travel/experience-hidden-gems-of-the-uae-desert-as-arabian-adventures-relaunches-jeep-adventure-safari-for-2023-2023-01-31-1.699713

In real life, Ross Kananga owned a Jamaican crocodile compound, and it was he who, as Bond's stunt double, escaped across a croc-infested lake by using several of the reptiles as stepping stones.

Source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12284887/Bond-director-wanted-cast-Diana-Ross-Roger-Moores-love-interest.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490

In total Marwell counted 138 species, including 18 invertebrate species, 13 fish, two amphibians, 17 reptiles, 31 birds and 57 mammals.

Source: https://www.hampshirechronicle.co.uk/news/23319885.marwell-zoo-releases-latest-animal-audit-counting-138-species/?ref=rss

“Island species and other species with small ranges such as many amphibians, reptiles and small mammals tend to be most at risk,” says study co-author Shai Meiri of Tel Aviv University.

Source: https://southafricatoday.net/environment/temperature-extremes-plus-ecological-marginalization-raise-species-risk-studies/

“It all started in 2018,” she continued, “when a fossil digger and my good friend Tomas Viktorýn brought me small traces of reptiles he had just found in the Boskovic Basin.

Source: https://gizmodo.com/trace-fossils-reveal-how-extinct-animals-really-lived-1850227579

It described how the trade in pet reptiles in South Africa is large and one of the major pathways through which invasive species are introduced into the country.

Source: https://mg.co.za/environment/2023-04-15-red-eared-slider-turtles-slip-into-sa-another-invasive-species/

It will have a wide variety of aqua marine species, including reptiles.

Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/telangana/bids-called-for-aqua-marine-park-at-kothwalguda/article66847068.ece

Just two other vertebrate groups have achieved powered flight - the flying reptiles called pterosaurs and birds, both appearing way before bats.

Source: https://www.channelnewsasia.com/cna-lifestyle/oldest-known-bat-skeletons-shed-light-evolution-flying-mammals-3416561?cid=cna_flip_070214

Kohei Kimura, the owner of Funny Creatures Forest, which displays mainly reptiles but also insects in Kyoto, Japan, on March 13, 2023.

Source: https://www.theage.com.au/world/asia/would-you-like-an-owl-with-your-coffee-the-strange-beast-that-is-an-animal-cafe-20230318-p5ct7k.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_world

“Lynbrook is home to a wide range of wildlife/birdlife and reptiles, and the Banjo Paterson Park, along with many other of the smaller reserves and vast collection of trees in Lynbrook are home for them.

Source: https://cranbournenews.starcommunity.com.au/news/2023-03-13/locals-tackle-trash/

Scientists found a switch that flips feathers on and off, narrowing the genetic distance between birds and the ancient reptiles.

Source: https://www.discovermagazine.com/the-sciences/what-chicken-feet-have-to-say-about-the-dinosaurs

Such proximity tends to make reptiles more relaxed, lowers their heart rates and reduces stress – not much different from people, Hayes said.

Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/technology/science/rattlesnakes-misunderstood-softer-side-8825889/

Thanks to Annette Cook we have members keenly installing nesting boxes, water spots for birds and insects and reptiles and thinking more broadly about what it means to be the custodian of a garden.

Source: https://clarencevalleynews.com.au/grafton-and-district-garden-club-to-hold-agm/

That’s convergent evolution for you: Why should reptiles be the only ones to enjoy the protection of scales, or birds the benefits of webbed feet?

Source: https://gizmodo.com/6-mammal-body-parts-that-look-like-they-were-stolen-fro-1846800976