Island reptiles are vanishing fast—but scientists are barely paying attention. Here's why that needs to change.

Scientists found camouflaged creatures with “flattened” bodies in “sacred forests” of Madagascar and discovered a new species, a study said. Photo from Javier Lobón-Rovira via Belluardo, Piccoli, ...

Among Madagascar’s incredible wildlife, none is more unusual than Labord’s chameleon (Furcifer labordi). This remarkable reptile holds the record for the shortest lifespan of any known vertebrate, ...

Madagascar’s one-of-a-kind creatures are vanishing at an alarming rate, victims of deforestation and the illegal wildlife trade. An American in Madagascar might feel like they’ve stumbled into another ...

Scientists found a “dwarf”-like creature sleeping on a tree near a hotel in Madagascar and discovered a new species, a study said. Screengrab from Anjajavy le lodge’s Facebook video As darkness ...