They include crocodiles, snakes, lizards, turtles, and tor- toises. All regularly shed the outer layer of their skin. Their metabolism depends on the temperature of their environment. Unlike birds ...

Unlike humans, whose skin grows and regenerates continuously, snakes must periodically shed their entire outer layer of skin to accommodate their growing bodies. This process is essential for ...

A nature photographer captured images of a ... difficult to witness. Snakes are vulnerable during the molting process and will seek safer, hidden places to shed their skin. Photographer Shintaro ...

An analysis of fossilised dandruff fragments has given scientists their first evidence of how dinosaurs and early birds shed their skin ... of shells, or reptile skin, but it's not consistent ...

This process is known as metamorphosis. Like reptiles, amphibians are cold-blooded. Because of their special skin, they require very specific living conditions. Too much sun can damage their cells.

When a bird drapes its nest with snake skin, it isn't just making an interesting decor choice. Researchers find that for some birds, it keeps predators at bay.