Insects show a remarkable ability to adapt to a huge range of temperatures. This is even more impressive when you remember that they are cold-blooded and therefore at the mercy of external ...

Mesothermic animals occupy a middle ground between cold-blooded and warm-blooded species. Mesotherms are able to generate and retain some body heat while still relying partly on their environment.

A new Murdoch University study has found that cold-blooded animals (ectotherms) are unable to adjust physiologically to daily temperature fluctuations, a limitation that could leave them increasingly ...

Bring the whole family for a wild day of fun at Wehr Nature Center for our annual Reptile Day Event on Sunday, June 7th from 12-4 pm. Get up close with amazing snakes, charming turtles, ...

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More than just scales and tails — reptiles can become loyal companions when given the right care and love. (Green Shoot Media photo) In the right situation, these long-living creatures can become a ...

A couple of recent, late June, incidents are reminders that gardeners need to be vigilant during the long, warm days of summer. Being cold-blooded, insects that are sluggish in cold weather become ...