Snakes’ and Lizards’ Slow and Steady Evolution Won the Race

Share this on WhatsApp Earth is crawling with lizards and snakes. More than 10,000 species of these reptiles, called squamates, have adapted to thrive across almost every continent. But this vast assortment took a surprisingly long time to develop, according to University of Bristol paleontologist Jorge Herrera-Flores and his colleagues. Instead of trying new adaptations … Continue reading Snakes’ and Lizards’ Slow and Steady Evolution Won the Race