Saul was also the site of St. Patrick’s first church. The legend of St. Patrick ridding Ireland of snakes in the 5th century ...

Modern life makes us tired, right? But research from societies in Africa and South America suggests people in the ancient ...

Birds in Northern Ireland include puffins, magpies, robins, blackbirds, ducks and owls. Reptiles are animals that have dry, scaly skin and are cold-blooded. This means their body temperature ...

Reptiles have long fascinated and terrified humans, with some of the deadliest species being among the most dangerous ...

BOTH the FA and the Football Association of Ireland have been fined following England’s Nations League clash with Ireland.

The RSPCA Reptile Centre in Brighton is calling for people to adopt a reptile. Pictured, Valentina the basilisk Pet lovers in Sussex are being urged to adopt a reptile with the RSPCA declaring a ...

Reptiles are enthralling animals that demand specialized care for optimal health in captive settings. A critical aspect of their maintenance and wellbeing is providing a conducive environment for ...

Reptiles are air-breathing vertebrates covered in special skin made up of scales, bony plates, or a combination of both. They include crocodiles, snakes, lizards, turtles, and tor- toises.

The venomous king cobra is in decline because of deforestation and human persecution One in five reptiles is threatened with extinction, according to the first comprehensive assessment of more ...

These changes separate the reptiles from the amphibians. #1, the evolution of stronger, more effective jaw mechanisms, is the subject of this lecture and one topic in last week’s lab. The other ...

Cornified scales of reptiles increased their capacity to live in terrestrial environments. The stratum corneum is very thin, with little keratin. Skin is used for gas exchange. Thick keratin layer ...

What are amphibians and reptiles? Amphibians are frogs, toads, newts and salamanders. Most amphibians have complex life cycles with time on land and in the water. Their skin must stay moist to absorb ...