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Reptile Features
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King Crocs
The reptiles were once on top of the world. Why did they fall? Find out in this National Geographic magazine feature.
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Coming This Fall
Don't miss Great Migrations, a seven-part television event taking you around the world on the arduous journeys millions of animals undertake to ensure the survival of their species.
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King Cobra
Come eye-to-eye with the king cobra, the longest venomous snake in the world. Learn why it is the reptile of choice for exotic snake charmers.
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Meller's Chameleon
Learn why this reptile, nicknamed the "giant one-horned chameleon," changes colors. It's not what you think.
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Nile Crocodile
Does the Nile crocodile deserve its reputation as a vicious man-eater? Get up close and personal with Africa's largest crocodilian and find out.
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Animal News
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Tarzan Chameleon Found
The discovery on Madagascar of the new species—given away by its flat snout—is a "Tarzan yell for conservation," a new study says.
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Lizard Evolving for Live Birth
A skink species lays eggs on coasts but births babies in mountains, giving a glimpse of how placentas evolved, scientists say.
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