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New species of dinosaur discovered in Greenland
TORONTO - Researchers have identified a whole new species of dinosaur from well-preserved skulls found in Greenland: a two-legged herbivore that researchers say is the first evidence of a "distinct Greenlandic dinosaur…
Could California Condor ‘Virgin Birth’ save the species?
Virgin birth—which involves the development of an unfertilized egg—has preoccupied humans for eons. And even if it can't occur in mammalsthis appears to be possible in other backbone (vertebrate) animals, such as birds and lizards.A recent…
Herrell hopes the bill will protect the industry from species conservation
Republican United States Representative Yvette Herrell of New Mexico sought to protect industries like oil and gas through a recent bill of what she said were threats posed by federal protections to endangered plant and animal…
One sentence in a book leads researchers to a species not seen in over 100 years
It has been over 100 years since a living mountain skink, Proscelotes aenea, was last spotted. Since then, it has not been clear whether the lizard was extinct or just very good at hiding.
But, thanks to a combination of fieldwork…
Wildlife agencies overturn Trump’s endangered species rules
BILLINGS, Mont. - President Joe Biden's administration on Tuesday announced plans to reverse two environmental rollbacks under former President Donald Trump that limited habitat protection for endangered plants and wildlife.The proposal to…
Biden administration reverses two reversals of Trump’s Endangered Species Act
The Biden administration announced on Tuesday that it was reversing two Trump-era rollbacks that limited habitat protections for endangered species.
The first rollback would have allowed the government to deny species protection…
Wildlife agencies to roll back Trump’s rules on endangered species | Montana News
By MATTHEW BROWN, Associated PressBILLINGS, Mont. (AP) - President Joe Biden's administration on Tuesday announced plans to reverse two environmental rollbacks under former President Donald Trump that limited habitat protections for…
Discovery of new species of small fish and lizards in southwest Arkansas
Baby Deinonychus investigates a Sciroseps pawhuskai on the charred remains of a cycad. Credit: Illustration by Brian Engh, http://dontmesswithdinosaurs.com
UW Oshkosh vertebrate paleontologist on the research team.
Two tiny new…
Discovery of new small fish, species of lizards – sciencedaily
Two tiny new species that inhabited part of what is now the southern United States about 100 million years ago have been discovered by a team of researchers that includes a paleontologist from the University of Wisconsin at Oshkosh.
Joseph…
A new small fish, a species of lizard discovered by a research team that includes paleontologist UW…
Two species that inhabited part of what is now the southern United States about 100 million years ago were discovered thanks to a research team that includes a paleontologist from the University of Wisconsin at Oshkosh.
Joseph…
Two new species of skinks identified
Praeteropus auxilliger has had its hearing modified by the addition of an additional bone hitherto unknown. Credit:…
Two new species of limeless skinks discovered in Australia
Scientists have identified two new species of snake-shaped burrowing skinks (genus Anomalopus) living in east-central Queensland, eastern Australia.
Anomalopus sp. Image credit: Paul Horner / South Australian Museum / Queensland Museum.…
The new species of gecko is so agile it’s named after Jackie Chan
Jackie Chan's fight scenes require such dexterity from the actor that he appears to be able to play as various agile animals. So much so that a team of scientists named an incredibly fast gecko after the movie star. And, frankly, the…
Meet the Italian wall lizard, NJ’s other invasive species
The spotted lantern continues to be a media darling. As the powers that be ask us to wipe out these pests, they continue to make their way through the Mid-Atlantic and flaunt their beautiful colors in the process.NBC Philadelphia recently…
This species of barnacle can glide around its turtle hosts
Barnacles aren't exactly known for their athleticism, sticking in place for much of their lives. But turtle-riding barnacles are restless travelers.
As adults, turtle barnacles (Chelonibia testudinaria) can move about 1.4…
Threatened species commonly trafficked in Florida
The "Lizard King" is accused in another case of conspiracy to export illegally harvested turtles to China and Japan.
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla .-- Trafficking in wildlife, including freshwater and aquatic life, is a…
The new species of ‘dragon chief’ dinosaur was actually the size of a chicken.
An illustration of the new description Pendraig milnerae, the oldest known carnivorous dinosaur in the UK. Next to it are three lizard-like reptiles, known scientifically as the Clevosaurus cambrica. (Image credit: James Robbins)Hail to…
New species of tardigrade (water bear) found in 16-million-year-old Dominican amber
Artistic reconstruction of Paradoryphoribius chronocaribbeus gen. and sp. nov. in mosses. Credit: Original art created by Holly Sullivan
Tardigrades, also known as water bears, are a diverse group of charismatic microscopic…
Scientists find new species of dinosaurs in UK that hunted on land and in water
The remains of ancient dinosaurs that roamed the earth continue to surprise scientists, and a recent fossil discovery on Britain's Isle of Wight has uncovered a new species. A recent study published in Science Reports Wednesday shared its…
Tejas Thackeray and his fellow researchers discover new species of blind eels
Wildlife researcher Tejas Thackeray, the youngest son of Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray announced on Thursday that he, along with three of his fellow researchers, have discovered a new species of blind eel which they named…
Paleontologists discover two new species of spinosaurid dinosaurs
Two new early Cretaceous specimens from the Wessex Formation of the Isle of Wight, UK, represent distinct and novel genera and species of spinosaurids: Ceratosuchops inferodios and Riparovenator milneraeaccording to a team of…
Report confirms four new lizard species in New Zealand
A new report assessing the conservation status of reptiles on Aoteroa has confirmed the discovery of four new species of lizards.
Hura te ao gecko (Mokopirirakau galaxies) discovered in January 2018, scientifically described this…
Two new species of large predatory dinosaurs discovered on Isle of Wight, UK
A new study by paleontologists from the University of Southampton suggests bones found on the Isle of Wight belong to two new species of spinosaurids, a group of predatory theropod dinosaurs closely related to the giant Spinosaurus. Their…
A new species of lizard discovered in Peru
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LIMA, Peru - Scientists have discovered a new species of lizard in Peru, the national conservation agency announced on Tuesday.
The new species, called Liolaemus warjantay, was found in the…
South Australian eagle fossil identified as one of the world’s oldest raptor species |…
A 25m-year-old eagle fossil found at a remote breeding station in South Australia's hinterland has been identified as one of the world's oldest raptor species.Paleontologists discovered the eagle fossil on the shore of a dry lake known as…
Mutualism: eight examples of species working together to get ahead
The eggs, larvae and beeswax contained in honeycombs are an essential food source for large honey guides (indicator indicator). One of the ways these birds gain easy access to a nutritious meal is by leading other honey-hungry species…
A new species discovered in Germany
The dispersal of Vishnouonyx otters from the Indian subcontinent to Africa and Europe around 13 million years ago. The star (HAM 4) indicates the position of the Hammerschmiede fossil site. Credit: Nikos Kargopoulos
An Indian otter found…
Texas horned lizard release, research efforts mark breakthrough in species conservation
The Texas horned lizard is one of the more than 1,300 species most in need of conservation in Texas. However, Thursday marks a milestone for the reptile as 204 captive-bred hatchlings are released back into the wild. For the past 10 years,…
New Zealand school children discover new species
The giant penguin Kawhia Kairuku waewaeroa. Credit Simone Giovanardi
A fossilized giant penguin discovered by New Zealand schoolchildren has been revealed as a new species in the peer-reviewed study Journal of Vertebrate Paleontology by…
Komodo dragon in danger of extinction as sea level rises | The threatened species
The Komodo dragon, the world's largest lizard, is threatened with extinction as rising sea levels from the climate crisis reduce its habitat, according to the latest "red list" update.Endemic to a handful of Indonesian islands, the Komodo…
Scientists find new species of ‘Gecko’ lizards endemic to Western Ghats in Goa
Scientists are doing more lizard sampling to determine if there are more similar species in the Western Ghats. (Image for representation / Shutterstock)According to scientists, the gecko genus is more widely distributed than previously…
Fires may have affected up to 85% of endangered species in the Amazon
Much of the Amazon's biodiversity is under fire - literally.
Over the past two decades, deforestation and forest the fires have encroached on the range of thousands of plant and animal species in the Amazon rainforest, including up…
New species of dragon-like lizard discovered in tropical Andes
An adult male of Enyalioides feiruzae showing its contrasting orange head. Credit: Pablo J. Venegas…
Scientists discover new species of wood lizards in Peru | Biology
An international team of researchers has discovered a new species of the genus lizard Enyalioides living in the pre-montane forest of the Río Huallaga basin in central Peru.
Feiruz Wood Lizard Holotype (Enyalioides feiruzae). Image…
A new species of lizard discovered in an area once controlled by terrorists and drug cartels
Lima, Peru - A new species of lizard has been discovered living in a remote area once controlled by drug cartels and terrorists. The dragon-like reptile had slipped under the radar until now because it was too dangerous for scientists to…
Another endangered species from the Galapagos Islands is on the brink
Scientific experts sent to the Galapagos Islands to count a critically endangered lizard species estimate that only 211 pink iguanas remain, local authorities said this week.
About 30 scientists and…
Researchers describe new fossil species representing ancient precursor to most modern reptiles
Reconstruction of Taytalura's life in its natural habitat with the extinct conifer Rhexoxylon in Ischigualasto…
A New Fossil Species Represents the Ancient Precursor to Most Modern Reptiles
Reconstruction of Taytalura life in its natural habitat with the extinct conifer Rhexoxylon in Ischigualasto (Argentina) during the Upper Triassic, hiding from the primitive dinosaur Eodromaeus (in the background) inside the skull of a…
How the city’s reptiles went from native species to urban legend
This story is part of Grist's Summer Dreams arts and culture series, a weeklong exploration of how popular fiction can influence our environmental reality.
People thought the snake seen in the park was a black mamba. Who knows…
Another invasive species identified in Georgia and South Carolina
Wild pigs, coyotes, and snake fish have long been a problem as invasive wild species in Georgia and South Carolina. Now, the tegu is making an appearance on land along the Savannah River, becoming another non-native apex predator rampant…
Invasive Argentine lizard species threatens Florida wildlife
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FL - The Tegu are intelligent and relatively calm lizard, however, they are far from docile when trying to catch one in the wild during their fight or flight mode.Their population has exploded in southern Miami-Dade…
Almost 60 species of coral on Australia’s Lizard Island are ‘extirpated’
As much as 16% of the coral species, which were previously common, have not been seen around the island for many years.The Australian Federal Government has opposite a recommendation by a United Nations body that the Great Barrier Reef is…
New species of pseudo-horses living 37 million years ago – sciencedaily
Although hypomorphic (or equine) mammals are currently only represented by a single genus ('Equus') and a handful of species of horses, donkeys, and zebras, they were more diverse during the Eocene epoch (between 56 and 33.9 million years…
A species of grasshopper named after murdered rangers in Spain | Spain
A new species of grasshopper discovered in Catalonia, northeastern Spain, has been named after two local rangers murdered by a hunter in 2017.The insect, a member of the order Orthoptera which includes crickets, grasshoppers and locusts,…
Surprising study of the behavior of independent lizards shows how evolution can lead different…
A surprising UNSW study of the behavior of unrelated lizards in vastly different parts of the world demonstrated how evolution can cause different species to acquire the same skills.
The study in Ecology letters documents how the Anolis…
Nearly 60 species of coral around Lizard Island are ‘missing’ – and a Great…
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The federal government opposed a recommendation by a United Nations…
How Natural Selection Determines Common Lizard Behavior
Anolis lizards (pictured) retract their baleen (throat fans) for the same reason as Draco lizards, which are…
Same Dance, Different Species: How Natural Selection Determines Common Lizard Behavior
It's dark on the island of Jamaica and a male anole lizard tries to capture the attention of a female lizard in a rainforest.
But the wind is blowing the vegetation around him, hampering his efforts to woo a mate, so he begins to…
Same dance, different species: how natural
A startling UNSW study of the behavior of unrelated lizards in vastly different parts of the world has demonstrated how evolution can cause different species to learn the same skills.
The study in…
Dinosaur species were already in decline long before meteor strike, study finds – Technology…
France Media AgencyJune 30, 2021 2:04:21 PM ISTDinosaurs may have been in decline millions of years before meteors impact, often attributed to their extinction, according to a study released Tuesday examining the role of climate change.
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Discovery of ‘dragon man’ skull in China could add species to human family tree
Scientists on Friday announced that a massive fossilized skull at least 140,000 years old is a new species of ancient human, a discovery that could potentially change dominant views about how - and even where - our species, Homo sapiens. ,…
Protection Sought for California Fish and Lizard Species | California News
LOS ANGELES (AP) - A small fish native to Southern California streams and a legless lizard swimming in the sand will be investigated to determine if they are eligible for protection under the federal Endangered Species Act, a conservation…
Protection sought for California fish and lizard species
LOS ANGELES - A small fish native to Southern California streams and a legless lizard swimming in the sand will be studied to determine if they are eligible for protection under the federal Endangered Species Act, a group of researchers…
New species of giant prehistoric “River Boss” crocodile discovered in Australia
A new species of large prehistoric croc that roamed the rivers of southeast Queensland millions of years ago has been documented by researchers at the University of Queensland.
PhD student Jorgo Ristevski, from UQ's School of Biological…
Legless lizard in California one step closer to protecting endangered species law
McKITTRICK, California.- In response to a petition from the Center for Biological Diversity, the US Fish and Wildlife Service announcement today that the Temblor legless lizard may qualify for protection under the…
Weird and extinct new species of lizard – so strange it’s been mistakenly identified as…
Oculudentavis naga, as depicted in this artist's reconstruction, was a bizarre lizard that researchers at first struggled to categorize. They are still not sure of its exact position in the lizard family tree. Credit: Stephanie…
Banned invasive lizard species from South Carolina
UPSTATE, SC (WSPA) - South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) announced a ban on an invasive lizard species now established in South Carolina.
The new regulations prohibit the purchase, sale, transfer, and possession…
Reptile traffickers often target newly described species | Science
A Libo leopard gecko (Goniurosaurus liboensis). After this species of cave gecko was first described in 2013, it quickly appeared online for sale.…
Hundreds of species of Australian lizards are hardly known to science. Many could be threatened…
Much of the incredible diversity of life on Earth remains to be discovered and documented. In some groups of organisms - terrestrial arthropods such as spiders and scorpions, marine invertebrates such as sponges and mollusks, and…
Agreement reached to accelerate endangered species protection for Caribbean lizards
ST. PETERSBURG, Florida- The Center for Biological Diversity and the US Fish and Wildlife Service have reached a agreement today, that requires the Service to make endangered species decisions for eight rare species of skink - a type of…
Two species of lizards discovered in Siem Reap’s Phnom Kulen park
Calotes and bent-toed were found in the Kulen Protected Area, Banteay Srei District, Siem Reap Province. Banteay Srey District Administration
Two unknown species of lizards have been discovered at Kbal Spean, an Angkorian-era…
New species formed when the Mediterranean dried up – sciencedaily
A new study may have uncovered why wall lizards have become the most successful reptile in the Mediterranean region. The results reveal how drastic changes in sea level and climate 6 million years ago affected species formation in the…
New species formed when the Mediterranean dried up
Two Ibiza wall lizards. Credit: Day's Edge Productions
A new study may have discovered why…
new mosasaur species discovered in Morocco | Paleontology
Paleontologists have described a new species of mosasaur based on two complete skulls and jaws found in Morocco.
An artist's impression of Pluridens serpentis. Image credit: Andrey Atuchin.
Mosasaurs (family Mosasauridae) were…
New species of lizards are believed to have been discovered during research in the mountains of the…
Four new species of lizards are believed to have been discovered during an intensive search in the mountains of the South Island this summer.
A new species of gecko, Mt Alba, Mount Aspiring National Park.
Photo: samuel purdi…
New species of alpine lizard discovered on South Island
Intensive lizard hunting in the South Island has led to the discovery of what may be several new species of skinks and geckos.The exciting discoveries were made this summer in remote mountainous areas of Fiordland, Mount Aspiring and!--break-->…
Jumping lizards: possible new species of skinks and geckos discovered
Ben Barr / SuppliedA gecko found by a team of scientists in Nelson Lakes National Park, considered a new species.Scientists who unearthed a population of rare Cupola's geckos in Nelson Lakes National Park may have also discovered a whole…
The project to read the genomes of 70,000 species of vertebrates reports its first discoveries…
It's one of the most daring projects in biology today - reading the entire genome of every bird, mammal, lizard, fish, and every other creature with a backbone.
And now comes the first major gain from the Vertebrate Genome Project (VGP):…
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| Director, CEHMMThis Op Ed was written in response to the article titled "" It's Up to Us to Take Care of Them: New Mexico Landowners Fight to Save Lower Prairie Chicken "published by the Carlsbad Current -Argus on April 9,…
160-million-year-old new species of flying reptile discovered in China
Whether you watch the dramatic render of a new species of flying reptile by acclaimed paleoartist Zhao Chuang and see a funny bat frog or one of Ahch-To's adorable Avian Porgs of 2017 Star Wars: The Last Jedi, there's no…
New species of carnivorous dinosaur discovered in Argentina | Paleontology
New genus and species of abelisaurid furileusaurian (stiff-backed lizard) dinosaur named Llukalkan aliocranianus was discovered by a team of Argentine paleontologists.
Life reconstruction of Llukalkan aliocranianus. Image credit: Jorge…
New species of open-throated lizard discovered – the New Indian Express
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BHUBANEWAR: A new species of agamid lizard in the genus Sitana, commonly known as the fan-throated lizard, has been discovered in the state by a team of researchers. Researchers from…
State adds 16 non-native reptile species to ban list
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (News Service of Florida) – Commercial breeding of non-native tegu lizards and green iguanas in Florida will end in three years despite objections from reptile dealers and owners warning of the potential destruction of…
Florida restricts sales of pythons, lizards amid invasive species fears
Florida restricts the possession and private breeding of certain exotic animals, including Burmese pythons, green iguanas and tegu lizards, citing concerns about invasive species invading the state. This decision is met with strong…
Fossils of new species of skinks discovered in Australia
A new species of extinct skink that lived in the Oligocene era has been identified from fossilized remains found in South Australia.
The swamp skink (Lissolepis coventryi), which is probably the most similar living lizard to Proegernia…
Peru: Biologists report new species of lizards in Ica | News | ANDEAN
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A new species of chameleon could be the world’s smallest reptile
Scientists have discovered a whole new species of chameleon in a patch of rainforest in northern Madagascar. This so-called nano-chameleon is about the size of a sunflower seed, fits on the tip of a finger, and is possibly the smallest…
Non-native lizard species that inhabit Florida | News
BREVARD COUNTY - Florida is no stranger to a large number of reptilian neighbors. Looking anywhere in…
National recap: Invasive species of giant lizard threatens Georgian wildlife
The black-and-white Argentine tegu, an invasive species of giant lizard, is invading the southeast, particularly Georgia, and threatening native wildlife.
The Argentine black and white tegu is an animal native to…
Tegu lizards: an invasive species of giant lizard has made its way to the southeast
The Argentine black and white tegu is native to South America and feeds on the eggs of ground-nesting birds, according to the Georgian Ministry of Natural Resources. They are up to 4 feet long and can weigh over 10 pounds. They also eat…
Endangered species protection sought for Central California snake-like lizard – YubaNet
McKITTRICK, California. October 20, 2020 - The Center for Biological Diversity submitted a petition today to protect the legless Temblor lizard under the Endangered Species Act. The lizard is a rare sand-swimming reptile that…
New species of alligator lizard discovered in Mexico
An international team of researchers has discovered a new species of the genus lizard Abronia living in the forests of western Chiapas, Mexico.
Abronia morenica on a tree branch. Image credit: Adam Clause.
Abronia is a large genus of…
Rare, non-native lizard species spotted in South Carolina
LEXINGTON, SC (FOX 46 CHARLOTTE) - A rare lizard has been spotted in South Carolina and wildlife officials are sounding the alarm bells.
FOX 46 had the chance to speak with a coordinator of a local reptile and amphibian rescue…
Rare, non-native species of lizard spotted in South Carolina
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SOUTH CAROLINA (FOX 46 CHARLOTTE) — A rare lizard has been spotted…
Sightings of Large Invasive Lizard Species Reported in Aiken County Area | News
Reported sightings of a large, invasive lizard species crawling in and around Aiken County could be…
Two Mumbai researchers discover new species of fan-throated lizard
Two researchers from Mumbai were part of a three-member team from the Bengaluru-based National Center for Biological Sciences (NCBS) that discovered a new species of fan-throated lizard, Sitana dharwarensis, from the arid lands of Bagalkot…
New species of fan-throated lizard discovered in northern Karnataka
A new species of fan-throated lizard has been described from the arid lands of Bagalkot district in northern Karnataka.The new species has been named 'Sitana dharwarensis' - derived from the Dharwar craton - a piece of the earth's crust…
Could caffeine help bring endangered species back from the brink?
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In an article just published in Conservation…
Tejas, the son of Maharashtra CM, discovers new species of lizards
Maha CM's son, Tejas, discovers new species of lizardsPTI, 20 June 2020, 00:11 istupdated: Jun 20, 2020, 00:11 istTejas Thackeray, younger son of Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray, and…
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Invasive lizard species spotted in Georgia
An invasive South American lizard - known as a tegus - was recently spotted in Georgia…
“Giant” lizard established as invasive species in Florida
Argentine black and white tegu. Photo and caption: Stan Kirkland/Florida FWC/www.fox13news.com
The culprit is the so-called Argentine black and white tegu and it poses a real threat to wildlife in Florida and Georgia.…
Georgian authorities work to eradicate invasive 4-foot-long lizard species
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There is more to add to this list of invasive species that you just…
Georgia faces invasive 4-foot species of lizard, Argentine black and white tegu, wildlife officials…
Georgian wildlife authorities are trying to eradicate the invasive black and white Argentine tegu, an omnivorous lizard that can grow up to 4 feet in length and is now established in Toombs and Tattnall counties.They weigh over 10 pounds…
Giant 4-foot-long lizards now established as invasive species in Florida and Georgia
item Argentine black and white tegu (Stan Kirkland / Florida FWC) ATLANTA - It is the largest lizard of its kind, and it now inhabits both Florida and Georgia, which is of concern to wildlife officials. The Argentine black and…
Giant 4ft Long Lizard Now Established In Georgia As An Invasive Species
item Argentine black and white tegu (Stan Kirkland / Florida FWC) ATLANTA - It is the largest lizard of its kind and it now inhabits Georgia, which is of concern to wildlife officials. The Argentinian black and white tegus poses a…
An invasive species of lizard has been spotted in Georgia. Residents are urged to report it and…
An invasive South American lizard that Georgia authorities are trying to eradicate has been sighted for the third year in a row, a reptile conservation group has said. Facebook post. Georgia's Ministry of Natural…
Discovery of new species of lizard in northern Kerala ignites scanner into illegal mining
In an important find, a team of researchers came across two species of lizards in northern Kerala, one of which has been documented in a hilly area prone to persistent illegal mining. The finding underscores the importance of protecting…
RI’s first species of lizard discovered in South County – ecoRI News
By TODD McLEISH / ecoRI News contributorThe Rhode Island herpetological community is overflowing with excitement to discover the first confirmed lizard sighting in the state. A five-lined skink (Plestiodon fasciatus) of uncertain origin…
First RI lizard species found in South County
Rhode Island's herpetological community is erupting with excitement at the discovery of the first confirmed lizard sighting in the state. A common five-lined skink (Plestiodon fasciatus) of uncertain origin was…
An extraordinary feat achieved by a lizard could suggest the species is going through a rare…
Recently, a three-toed skink (Equalized Saiphos) achieved an extraordinary feat: he laid three eggs and gave birth to another baby by live birth in the same pregnancy. This suggests that the lizard species is in a rare form of transition…
New species in the Smaug Lizard group
Smaug, the mortal dragon in JRR Tolkien's "The Hobbit", has few living relatives. With dense alligator-like armor, these small, actual dragon lizards are rock crevice recluses mostly confined to the mountain peaks of southern…
The dragon lizard is a completely new species in the Smaug family.
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Analysis reveals new species in Smaug’s group of lizards
Smaug swazicus, a girdled lizard whose range is mainly in the country of Eswatini, is the ninth species to join a…
Scientists discover 6 new species of lizards in the Western Ghats
Six new species of lizards in the 'Dravidogecko' family have been identified in the Western Ghats by a group of scientists, who say this is a significant development as only one species of the genus was known so far.
The study indicates…
Six new lizard species discovered in Western Ghats
Dravidogecko is a small-sized lizard restricted to mid to high altitude moist forests.
Six new species of lizards in the Dravidogecko family have been identified in the Western Ghats by a group of scientists, who say this is a…
FWC wants your help to stop this invasive species of lizard
TAMPA, Fla. – The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is asking Floridians for help in controlling an invasive species of lizard that poses a threat to native wildlife. "Argentinian black and white tegus are not native to our…
Britain’s rarest species of lizard released into the wild in Hampshire
A conservation group has released 80 juvenile sand lizards, one of the UK's rarest reptiles, back into the wild in Hampshire.Marwell Wildlife, led by PhD student Rachel Gardner, released the lizards at the Eelmoor Marsh!-->!-->!-->…
New Lizard Species Discovered in Flying Dinosaur Fossil
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A new species of lizard discovered in the stomach of a microraptor is named after Lord Indra
The lizard is unlike any other known from the Cretaceous and represents a new species - Indrasaurus wangi. The lizard is unlike any other known from the Cretaceous and represents a new species - Indrasaurus wangi. (Illustration by Doyle…
Microraptor fossil contains complete remains of new lizard species
A team of paleontologists in China have discovered the remains of an ancient species of lizard in the stomach of a feathered dinosaur, the micro raptor. The fossil of the four-winged dinosaur was found in northeast China, from 130 million…
A new species of lizard discovered in the entrails of a microraptor
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Scientists determined that the microraptor ate the entire lizard and swallowed the reptile's head first. Photo by Doyle Trankina/CAS
July 11 (UPI) -- Paleontologists in China have recovered the…
6 new lizard species discovered in northeast India
Scientists have discovered six new species of bent-toed geckos from different parts. (Representative)Mumbai: Scientists have discovered six new species of bent-toed geckos (lizards) from different parts of northeast India, a…
‘Holy Grail’ of lizard species born at Prague Zoo
PRAGUE, (Reuters) – Prague Zoo on Tuesday introduced five newly born earless monitor lizards as part of a European breeding program aimed at increasing the number of nocturnal reptiles rarely seen in the wild.Called "the holy grail of…
Fossils reveal ancient four-eyed lizard species • Earth.com
For the first time, researchers have identified a jawed vertebrate with four eyes. The discovery that an extinct species of monitor lizard had third and fourth eyes will give scientists new insight into the evolution of eye-like structures…
Conservationists are asking Dorset residents to help them spot non-native lizard species
ECOLOGISTS are asking residents to help spot lizards across the county, as part of a nationwide project.
Researchers are studying the ecology of non-native lizards that have established themselves in the UK and they…
‘Lost’ monitor lizard species rediscovered in Papua New Guinea
Varanus douarrha was first described to science in 1823, but the original specimen sank in a shipwreck in 1824.…
Europe to crack down on wildlife smugglers to protect rare lizard species | Illegal wildlife trade
Europe has moved to close a loophole allowing wildlife smugglers to trade in several endangered species of lizards, after revelations from the Guardian about the scale of the problem.A EU proposal strictly regulate the trade in tree…
Does population size affect genetic diversity? A test with sympatric lizard species
Sampling and choice of speciesWe sampled four species: zebra-tailed lizards (Callisaurus draconoides), western banded geckos (Coleonyx variegatus), chuckwallas (Sauruomalus ater), and desert iguanas (Dipsosaurus dorsalis). Similar to U.…