World’s oldest lizard wins fossil fight
A storeroom fossil that redefined the evolutionary timeline of modern lizards by millions of years has now had its identity conclusively verified. Discovered in Triassic-era rocks from a quarry near…
Urgent Call for Adopting Reptiles Amid Growing ‘Rehoming Crisis
RSPCA Declares Reptile Rehoming Crisis in Sussex Pet lovers in Sussex are being encouraged to adopt reptiles as the RSPCA faces a significant “rehoming crisis.” The charity revealed that last…
Researcher Befriends One of the World’s Smallest Reptiles
“It was the best moment of my life.” Martin Roland, a wildlife biologist, recently journeyed to a remote islet off the coast of Madagascar, Nosy Hara, for a bat conservation…
Thorny Devil: The Spiky Lizard that Absorbs Water Straight from the Sand
Here’s a unique version of the information on the thorny devil: Name: Thorny Devil (Moloch horridus) Habitat: Australia Diet: Ants Why It’s Remarkable: The thorny devil is a fascinating lizard…
Gardener Finds Adorable Surprise Residing in a Leaf on His Plant
One day, Reddit user KSFL — a man named Tommy — was strolling through the atrium of his home in Jacksonville, Florida, when he noticed something odd about his monstera…
Homeowner’s Astonishing Find: Mysterious Dragon Eggs Hatch Before Their Eyes
“Rescued in the nick of time!” Recently, a homeowner in Australia was digging in their backyard when they noticed flies swarming around an unusual mound of soil. Intrigued, the homeowner…
Endangered Status for Rare Lizard Could Hinder Oil and Gas Projects in New Mexico and West Texas
Federal wildlife officials have declared the dunes sagebrush lizard, found in southeastern New Mexico and West Texas, an endangered species. This decision comes amid concerns over future energy development, sand…
Biologist Discovers New Species: Introducing the Vangoghgi Blue Gecko”
In the remote Western Ghats of India, a stunning blue and yellow gecko species has been bestowed with the name of Vincent Van Gogh, whose masterpiece “Starry Night” inspired Ishan…
Looming Threat: Can the Onslaught of a Dog-Size Lizard in the U.S. South be Halted
Argentine black-and-white tegus, a breeding concern in multiple states, threaten native species. Yet, ongoing trapping efforts show promising signs of success. In the heart of the Everglades, a formidable invader…
Australia’s ‘Fantastic Beast’ Mounts a Conservation Comeback
After eluding observation for over half a century, the Victorian grassland earless dragon has resurfaced, sparking optimism that the three remaining species of these diminutive lizards may also be thriving…