Researchers discovered that a 215-million-year-old reptile started life on four legs and switched to two as an adult.

Explore one of the United States' most important national parks and admire both alligators and crocodiles thrive in nature ...

Peer-reviewed speed studies show that most crocodilians top out well below the pace of an average human sprint, challenging a persistent myth that these reptiles can chase down people on land.

Alligators are impressive predators, but some individuals grow to astonishing sizes that blur the line between alligator and ...

A pair of American crocodiles have been seen together on Sanibel Island, sparking hopes for future nesting. Recent hurricanes have altered Sanibel's waterbodies, making them more suitable for ...

This newly discovered reptile ran like a greyhound - and its name is a tribute to the scientist's high school teacher.

Crocodiles are among the most powerful reptilian predators on Earth, and none grow larger than the saltwater crocodile. Towering over Nile crocodiles and alligator species in both length and weight, ...

A newly-discovered ancient crocodile looked nothing like the low-slung, swamp-delling crocodiles you see today. Instead, it stood upright on long, slender legs and sprinted across dry land with the ...

A former Disney World safari driver claims staff are trained to drive away—not attempt a rescue—if someone falls into the ...

Despite a healthy alligator population thriving in the Everglades, a guaranteed sighting doesn’t actually exist. However, ...

A new Triassic crocodylomorph from Gloucester sheds light on early crocodile evolution and pre-extinction ecosystems.

Even elite human sprinters take around five to seven seconds to reach their maximum running speed. Crocs, on the other hand, ...