Peter Uetz News Today

More than 10,000 reptile species have been recorded into the Reptile Database, a web-based catalog of all living reptile species and classification, making the reptile species among the most diverse vertebrate groups in the world, alongside bird and fish species, and likely the largest known.

A dangerous new snake species with a bizarre forked penis has been discovered in Myanmar – and its venom poses a threat to humans.

The vibrantly colored animal is commonly found around residential areas, researchers said.