With its tiny, spiky body, the armadillo girdled lizard (Ouroborus cataphractus) looks like a baby dragon and has a defensive ...

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 ...

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH)– National Lizard Day is celebrated on August 14, 2025, highlighting the incredible diversity of lizards and the importance of their conservation. Lizards, which diverged from ...

That long, scaly thing slithering on the ground is probably a snake. But there’s a chance it’s not. The News & Observer spoke with local wildlife experts to learn about these reptiles — where they ...

Goannas are Australian monitor lizards that wander into schools and urban spaces, drawn by food smells and warmth. There are over two dozen goanna species in mainland Australia, occupying diverse ...

Researchers found that night lizards survived the dinosaur-killing asteroid strike at the end of the Cretaceous, despite living near the impact site in Mexico. When you purchase through links on our ...