Reptiles

Rampant illegal trade is pushing the blue tree monitor lizard toward extinction. These steps can help save it.

New research has uncovered a forgotten species that went extinct under two centuries ago — probably due to colonialism.

Australia’s Bellinger River snapping turtle nearly went extinct in just months — before anyone knew it was in trouble. Conservationists are working to make sure it doesn’t disappear forever.

A new study digs into the market for endangered and threatened snakes, revealing threats to both species and human health.

Our desire for the companionship of exotic pets from around the world has fueled the spread of disease.

New research proposes classifying the threatened tree as an “umbrella species” because of its oversized ecological role.

Some people object to placing limitations on trade in threatened species, but new rules will benefit both the gecko and the countries in which it lives.

Indonesia raised its captive and export quotas for this over-exploited species, just as new international regulations are about to be discussed.

But here’s the good news: New research finds it was actually six different species, and five still exist — for now.

The Victorian grasslands earless dragon hasn’t been observed for 50 years, but conservationists haven’t given up hope yet.