These lizards can survive (and thrive) on a lethal dose of lead
Cuban brown anoles have the highest blood lead levels of any vertebrate known Tiny brown anoles (Anolis sagrei) in New Orleans are living among some of the highest lead concentrations…
This lizard can tolerate extreme levels of lead
Cuban brown anoles have the highest blood lead levels of any vertebrate known Cuban Brown Anole Lizards Show Record-Breaking Tolerance to Lead Pollution Some city-dwelling lizards are carrying a shocking…
Night lizards survived dinosaur-killing asteroid strike, despite being close enough to see it happen
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. The Lizards That Saw the World…
Woman Sees Legs And Tail Sticking Out Of Her Concrete Porch — Then They Move
“Boy, was he stuck!” Skink Rescue: How Coconut the Lizard Was Saved After Getting Stuck in Concrete Last month, a homeowner made a surprising discovery on her front porch —…
Daredevil Researchers Rediscover Mysterious Gecko Thought Extinct – Or Even Imaginary
After 30 Years, Lost Gecko Species Rediscovered on South African Cliff In a daring expedition reminiscent of elite military operations, herpetologists Darren Pietersen and John Davies from the Endangered Wildlife…
Crikey! Australia Zoo achieves groundbreaking success in breeding Komodo dragons!
Australia Zoo Celebrates Historic Komodo Dragon Breeding Success Australia Zoo has achieved a landmark moment in its 55-year journey by successfully breeding Komodo dragons for the first time — a…
Tiny Lizard Invades Woman’s Home—And Moves In for Good!
She’s found him in every part of her house 😂 One morning, Amia Niara woke up to an unexpected visitor—a small lizard lounging on her windowsill. She was used to…
Iguanas sailed one-fifth of the way around the world on rafts 34 million years ago
Ancient iguanas sailed around 5,000 miles from North America to Fiji by clinging to floating vegetation, new research suggests. Around 34 million years ago, iguanas made what is believed to…
42 Endangered Lizards Rescued from Smuggling Attempt at Hong Kong Airport
The lizards were found concealed inside an air consignment declared to contain dehumidifiers, air purifiers and cans of milk powder from Australia, officials said. Hong Kong Customs Seize 42 Endangered…
Lizard found in suitcase after Madeira holiday
A holidaymaker received an unexpected surprise while unpacking their suitcase after a trip to a Portuguese island—a live lizard had hitched a ride home with them. According to the Guernsey…