Reptiles produce crystal "pee," which, in humans, would cause gout or kidney stones. But this seems to be working out great for them. Reading time 3 minutes The science of poop has yielded some ...

Kidney stones can be excruciatingly painful in humans, but for birds and reptiles, peeing solids is just part of the daily grind. “This research was really inspired by a desire to understand the ways ...

SUNDAY, Nov. 16, 2025 — 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.