Scientists think snakes and lizards could help them find new ways to prevent painful kidney stones and gout in people. And it all owes to an evolutionary trick. Reptiles don't just pee; they ...

If you’ve ever owned a pet lizard or a snake, you’ve probably noticed that they don’t really “pee” like we do. Instead of liquid, they excrete chalky white pellets that look like bits of plaster. For ...

Reptiles and birds have evolved to expel nitrogenous waste in the form of solids, known commonly as urates, which are predominantly uric acid crystals. Having solid or semisolid urine helps the ...