Not so, as we'll soon learn; the snake vs. legless lizard distinction is one worth knowing about. Legless Lizards and Snakes ...

A groundbreaking study has shed light on how lizards and snakes -- the most diverse group of land vertebrates with nearly 12,000 species -- have evolved remarkably varied jaw shapes, driving their ...

the reptile group that encompasses modern snakes and lizards. It is now also the oldest known squamate. The misunderstandings about this species all come down to features in its bones that are ...