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Study says that lizards and other reptiles undergo slow-wave sleep as well just like birds, humans and other mammals.

Dinosaur Lizard Sleeps Like Humans, Scientists Reveal

Ellie Froilan   | Apr 29, 2016 04:28 AM EDT

A new study suggests that rapid eye movement (REM) and slow-wave sleep (SWS) may even have occurred in dinosaurs.

Snakes lost their legs during a time when they began burrowing behavior.

How Did Snakes Lose Their Legs? 90 Million Year Old Fossil Gives Clues

Ana Verayo   | Nov 30, 2015 06:20 AM EST

Scientists recently uncovered inner ear fossils of an ancient burrowing snake, providing clues how they eventually lost their limbs.

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China Leads World in Illegal Wildlife Trade; Alibaba, Baidu, WeChat Provide Havens

Michael A. Katz   | Dec 01, 2014 01:26 PM EST

China leads the world in illegal wildlife trade, and Internet companies and social media platforms are providing havens that have allowed it to thrive.

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Gov’t Expert Urges Nicaraguans to Consider Raising Iguanas for Food

Jasmine Solana   | Aug 15, 2014 01:03 PM EDT

A government expert is advising Nicaraguans to try raising and eating iguanas.

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