Reptiles

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.

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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