As a reptile lover, you’re well-versed in caring for cold-blooded creatures, but some species have more complex needs than others. From large lizards to finicky snakes, many reptiles are suited to ...

The supersized dinosaurs of the past may no longer roam our planet, but the age of truly colossal reptiles is far from over. In fact, many of the world’s largest lizards belong to the genus Varanus, a ...

Scientists found a “large” pregnant animal in a mountain valley of China and discovered a new species, a study said. Photo from Cai, Liu, Liang, Hou, Zhou, Zhong, Li and Chang (2024) In the mountains ...

In the mountains of central China, a “large” pregnant creature perched at the edge of a forest. Down the scaly predator’s back ran a line of “heart-shaped” spots. Visiting scientists spotted the ...

A newly discovered, raccoon-sized armored monstersaurian from the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument in Southern Utah, United States, reveals a surprising diversity of large lizards at the ...

Scientists have identified a new giant lizard, Bolg amondol, from Utah’s Kaiparowits Formation, named after Tolkien’s goblin prince. Part of the monstersaur lineage, Bolg reveals that multiple large ...

The Nile monitor is an invasive, aggressive lizard species established in parts of Florida. These large lizards can grow over 6 feet long and are skilled swimmers and climbers. While not venomous, ...

Iguanas are large herbivorous lizards. These giant lizards are found mostly in Central and South America, as well as on the Caribbean Islands. Like other reptiles, iguanas are cold-blooded, meaning ...