Lizards
Genetic Mutations Could Help Lizards Survive City Life
Urban Puerto Rican crested anoles show genetic changes related to immune function, metabolism and limb and skin development
Why Smuggled Fossils Are Hurting Paleontology
Parachute science and lingering colonialism in fossil studies have negatively impacted the discipline
Scientists Design a Robotic Chameleon That Crawls and Changes Color
A new artificial skin can sense its surroundings and create a camouflage coat
This Gecko Named Mr. Frosty and His 900 Babies May Inspire Human Skin Cancer Treatments
A genetic mutation linked to melanoma in humans gives the lizards their lemony-hue—and triggers tumor growth on their scaly skin
World's 'Smallest Dinosaur' Revealed to Be a Mystery Reptile
Paleontologists analyzed two skulls and made the call, but aren't sure about the exact type of animal they've discovered
Reptile Traffickers Often Target Newly Described Species
Traders trawl recently published scientific papers to get the names and locations of animals to sell to collectors
In a Warming World, Heat Interferes With Sex Determination in These Australian Lizards
Scientists have discovered how hot temperatures override chromosomes in bearded dragons
Chameleon Discovered in Madagascar May Be World's Smallest Reptile
The male of the newly described species measured just half an inch long from his nose to the base of his tail
These Four-Foot Lizards Will Eat Anything—and They're Invading the Southeastern U.S.
Tegus first appeared in the wild of southern Florida a decade ago, but now they're in Georgia and South Carolina, too
Lizards Fell From Palm Trees During a Florida Cold Snap, but Now They've Toughened Up
New research finds the lizards are now able to withstand temperatures up to 7.2 degrees colder than lizards tested in 2016
This Worm-Like Amphibian May Pack a Venomous Bite
A new study suggests that legless burrowers called caecilians may be the first known amphibian to have venom glands in their mouths
15,000 Years Ago, Humans in Israel Ate Snakes and Lizards
Snacking on reptiles may have helped these prehistoric people adapt to living in more permanent settlements
Hurricanes Make Lizards Evolve Bigger Toe Pads
New study extends previous results limited to just two islands to 188 species of lizard across Caribbean as well as Central and South America
Florida’s Weather Forecast? Cold, With a Chance of Iguanas
Stunned by chilly weather, the invasive lizards were dropping out of trees in the Sunshine State
Komodo Dragons Have Skin That Looks Like Chain Mail
CT scans show layered bone covers the adult reptile's body, likely to protect them when fighting for mates and food
New Giant Salamander Species Is the World's Largest Amphibian
A new study has revealed that Chinese giant salamander consists not of one species, but three
The National Zoo’s Female Asian Water Dragon Successfully Reproduced Without a Male
This is the first time facultative parthenogenesis has been recorded in both the species and the reptilian Agamidae family
Australia Has Several New Dragon Lizard Species—and One May Already Be Extinct
A new study shows the endangered grassland earless dragon is actually four separate reptile species—and one hasn't been seen since 1969
Indonesia Considers Closing Komodo Island Because Poachers Keep Stealing the Dragons
Komodo National Park may put the island off limits to restore degraded habitat and help its iconic giant lizards and their prey recover
Thousands of Creepy Crawlies Stolen From Philadelphia Insectarium
Police suspect three current or former employees swiped the animals
