Lizards possess a unique survival trick. They can detach their tails to escape predators. This process is called autotomy.

Paleontologists have identified a new ancient reptile from the Solnhofen limestone slabs, thanks to a chance discovery. A ...

Yale University ecologists reveal a lizard lineage that rode out the dinosaur-killing asteroid event with unexpected ...

One animal in Australia is so difficult to spot it has been named the hidden dragon lizard. The reptile, which blends perfectly into the reddish orange terrain, avoided documented sightings for years.

Bolg amondol was a raccoon-sized armored mostesaurian lizard that lived about 77 million years ago, similar to today’s Gila monsters ( Heloderma horridum ). It is named after the goblin prince from ...

Discover the power of the lizard yoga pose for improving flexibility and balance in your practice. This quick and accessible guide is perfect for yogis of all ages and body types. Whether you're a ...

Sphenodraco scandentis is a relative of lizards that would have climbed among the trees in ancient Jurassic forests.

South Australia’s tiny pygmy bluetongue skink is baking in a warming, drying homeland, so Flinders University scientists have tried a bold fix—move it. Three separate populations were shifted from the ...

Scientists have long sought to understand why sea spiders keep some of their most important organs in their legs.

Scientists have decoded the sea spider’s genome for the first time, revealing how its strangely shaped body—with organs in ...

To boost mood and manliness, men are spending lots of money on the hormone testosterone—yet they may see trouble instead of ...

These aren’t the only impressive and unusual sculptures you’ll find lurking outdoors in the Bay Area. From shambling ...