Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. The crested gecko's current popularity in the pet trade ...

Bettas make a great beginner fish, and cockatiels are manageable for bird novices. First-timers in dogs often choose the easygoing Labrador retriever. And if you're looking for a starter reptile?

Watch a fascinating close-up moment as a leopard gecko goes through the natural process of shedding its skin. This incredible wildlife clip captures the reptile gently rubbing against surfaces and ...

Crowds returned to the Cal Expo Pavilion on Sunday to get an up close look at thousands of cold-blooded creatures at the 28th ...

Veterinarians performed the innovative treatment on a 4-year-old Henkel’s leaf-tailed gecko, a species at the fringes of zoo medicine. Mike Bock In March 2025, a Henkel’s leaf-tailed gecko received a ...

Their guide took them to a tree, claiming a leaf-tailed gecko was hiding in plain sight on the bark. Romberg and his ...

This fascinating footage shows how reptiles can camouflage themselves against a backdrop of branches - but can you spot the hidden creatures? Reptile keeper Dave Bagshaw keeps his three mossy ...

Geckos are one of the planet's real masters of disguise - camouflaging themselves to disappear into their environment and avoid the watchful eyes of a predator. And this image of Luna the gecko shows ...

A SNEAKY reptile hiding on a tree trunk has sent TikTok users into a frenzy. The clip was filmed in Madagascar by wildlife biologist and TV host Forrest Galante ...