Some species come in different colour morphs, but how do species maintain these different morphs? Do they end up behaving differently? This episode we look at the territorial behaviour of salamanders in North America, and check in on a whole bushel of tin

The mirror test is often used to try and determine if animals have self recognition. If they recognise it is them in the mirror, they will react to a change in their appearance. But for snakes, sight is not the primary sense, so scientists have had to get

Common grass snakes are a widespread European species that are often spotted by people and recorded using apps. To the surprise of scientists, they have an interesting nightlife.Become a Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/herphighlightsMerch: https://www.

This episode we chat about the thousands of frog ancestors whose stories can still be heard in the DNA of modern frogs. How did these frogs from the past deal with dramatic changes, and is modern urbanisation having a sizable effect today? Become a Patreo

Anoles are adaptable creatures, but can they make the most of artificial light? Become a Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/herphighlights Merch: https://www.redbubble.com/people/herphighlights/shop Ful

Hibernation is a pretty extreme biological process that shouldnt be undertaken lightly. Bearded dragons are one of many beasts that have it perfected, and in this episode we look at how. Species of t

Tortoises return to an island in the Galapagos and prove themselves to be solid ecosystem engineers.Become a Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/herphighlightsMerch: https://www.redbubble.com/people/he

Caecilians, the strange underground amphibians, are known to let their babies eat their skin. But the full benefits of this practice are only now becoming clear.Become a Patreon: https://www.patreon.

A wildly ambitious study which fundamentally alters the ecology of islands? Count us in.Become a Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/herphighlightsMerch: https://www.redbubble.com/people/herphighlights

More evidence of social behaviour in snakes, this time from snakes that live underwater. Then we chat about a new species of alligator-looking lizard.Become a Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/herphig