A study appearing in Behavioral Ecology shows that in male wall lizards, certain behaviors have a greater influence on the ...

Lizards shed their skin in pieces or large flakes to make room for new skin. They shed their skin multiple times a year, when its old, damaged, or no longer fits them ...

It shows that these dinosaurs shed their skins in small pieces, and not all at once like many modern reptiles. It's more evidence that early birds had limited flying skills, the authors say.

The phenomenon of shedding is not unique to snakes; it is observed in other reptiles, such as lizards and geckos. However, the process is particularly pronounced in snakes due to their elongated ...