Researchers have learned something new about the lizards taking over New Orleans landscapes. In addition to thriving despite ultra-high levels of lead in their blood, it turns out they can get pretty ...

How do intermittent events like hurricanes impact natural selection? How do animals adapt to challenging weather? A ...

Invasive Nile monitors in Georgia have been labeled the largest and most dangerous lizards in the U.S. Where are they? How ...

The outer ear is unique to mammals, but its evolutionary origin has remained a mystery. According to a new study published in Nature from the USC Stem Cell lab of Gage Crump, this intricate coil of ...

Florida's wild residents are closer than you might realize, and none are more in your face than the Brown Anole.

While not venomous, their bite can cause serious infections and they are potentially dangerous to people and pets. This invasive Florida species can climb, swim and is highly aggressive. Meet the Nile ...

Water anoles are remarkable creatures. Perched along the banks of steep waterfalls in the forests of Panama and Costa Rica, they’re often seen bending and peering down at rushing streams below as if ...

Researchers found more than a hundred lizards of nearly 60 species that survived losing a limb, with some even seeming to thrive. Trilobites Researchers found more than a hundred lizards of nearly 60 ...

I remember the day quite well. I went to my Rotary Club meeting and returned to my office in the garden. I casually glanced into the garden as I entered the building. I noticed a sizable group of ...