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Tuesday, 17 February 2009
Commonly known as being cold blooded and in need of some sunshine, the world's ectotherms may be struggling to keep cool in the future.
Thursday, 5 February 2009
Scientists have found the fossilised remains of the world's greatest snake - a record-busting serpent that was as long as a bus and snacked on crocodiles.
Wednesday, 28 January 2009 2
This month in nature Synonymous with summer, our venomous snakes are misunderstood Aussie icons.
Wednesday, 21 January 2009
The discovery of fossilised remains of a lizard-like reptile in New Zealand has raised doubts over whether Australia's neighbour was fully submerged several million years ago.
Tuesday, 9 December 2008
Great Moments in Science The chameleon has a fancy knack of changing skin colour to suit its environment. Dr Karl reveals the reason why, but the cold-blooded truth might make you want to change colour.
Thursday, 27 November 2008
A 220-million-year-old fossil found in southwestern China appears to have settled a long-simmering debate over reptile evolution: how did turtles get their shell?
Wednesday, 29 October 2008
New evidence suggests antivenom should be given within an hour of receiving a snake bite to be effective at reducing the blood thinning effects of venom.
Tuesday, 16 September 2008
A new species of Pacific iguana has been uncovered by Australian and US researchers, but already its future is looking grim.
Friday, 12 September 2008
The dinosaurs reign on earth for hundreds of millions of years was more by luck than any innate superiority, says a UK study.
Monday, 4 August 2008
The world's smallest snake, averaging about 10 centimetres long and as thin as spaghetti, has been found lurking under a rock on the Caribbean island of Barbados.
Thursday, 31 July 2008
New research could settle a long-standing controversy over the evolution of deadly snake fangs.
Wednesday, 2 July 2008
The male tuatara will be increasingly desperate and dateless as global warming leads to less female hatchlings being born by 2085, Australian researchers are predicting.
Tuesday, 10 June 2008
Great Moments in Science Dogs can be dirty and also a lot of fun. So how can you tell it's safe to approach a dog you don't know? Dr Karl sniffs around for clues.
Thursday, 8 May 2008
Genome sequencing of Australia's platypus, an animal so unusual it was thought to be a hoax when sent to Europe in the 18th century, has moved the evolution of sex determination in humans forward more than 160 million years.
Tuesday, 6 May 2008
Climate change could pose a greater risk to tropical insects and other species sensitive to the slightest shifts in temperature than to creatures living in the world's tundra, US scientists warn.