Three striking new species of rock-dwelling monitor lizards have been formally described from the savannas of northeastern Queensland, revealing a previously unrecognized evolutionary lineage. The ...

Another giant reptile is clawing its way toward disrupting the South Florida ecosystem as an invasive species. The Nile monitor -- a semi-aquatic lizard equipped with razor claws that can grow up to 6 ...

DNA analysis confirmed a newly discovered lizard species found in a forest in Dak Lak Province, Vietnam.

One animal in Australia is so difficult to spot it has been named the hidden dragon lizard. The reptile, which blends perfectly into the reddish orange terrain, avoided documented sightings for years.

Understanding biodiversity within species is key to our understanding of why nature works the way it does, say researchers ...

Lizards are often misunderstood creatures, but their behaviors and adaptations are nothing short of extraordinary. What do lizards do to be so noteworthy? Prepare to be amazed. Lizards’ bodies are ...

Three striking new species of rock-dwelling monitor lizards have been formally described from the savannas of north-eastern Queensland, revealing a ...

Nile monitor lizards, an invasive species, are making their presence known in Cape Coral as temperatures rise.

Florida residents are no strangers to invasive reptiles. But this 6-foot-long African lizard poses an especially big threat.

Hikers were shocked to discover a giant invasive species of lizard — the Argentine tegu — in a California park. What's ...

Before the fence, there was the lizard. From tree stumps and rocks, the spiny reptiles basked and watched as wooden fences subdivided the landscape. At some point, one climbed a post and became known ...

Many lizards and insects shed their skin as part of their growth. Molting is essential as they grow larger and older, and it ...