Lizards shed their skin in pieces or large flakes to make room for new skin. They shed their skin multiple times a year, when its old, damaged, or no longer fits them ...

One of the most intriguing aspects of their biology is their ability to shed their skin, a process known as ecdysis. Shedding skin is a vital part of a snake’s life cycle. Unlike humans ...

An analysis of fossilised dandruff fragments has given scientists their first evidence of how dinosaurs and early birds shed their skin. Found among the plumage of these ancient creatures ...

With the weather warming up, snakes have emerged from hibernation and are shedding their skin as they grow. Although it common to come across shedded skin, the actual molting is more difficult to ...