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…
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…
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…
Lizard Tail Regeneration Sparks Hope for Revolutionary Breakthroughs in Arthritis Treatment
Lizards have the ability to shed their tails to escape predators, after which they will regrow in around 60 days’ time. Although it looks like a normal tail, the original…