Author name: Toh Wei Yang

370 million years ago (that’s 37 followed by seven zeros!), a fish-like creature stalked the shallow waters of the ocean. It had eyes on the top of its head, allowing it to remain submerged while looking out for its prey that lived above the water. It had fins that had turned feet-like, allowing it to…

You may have seen the odd gecko on the ceiling of your home, or the red-eared sliders sunbathing on the banks of a pond in a nearby park. While these two creatures seem very different, they actually belong to the same group of animals we call reptiles! But what are reptiles? The answer may be