Lizard species

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Praeteropus auxilliger has had its hearing modified by the addition of an additional bone hitherto unknown. Credit:…

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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.…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

France Media AgencySeptember 29, 2021 | 8:26 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…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

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 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…

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…

An adult male of Enyalioides feiruzae showing its contrasting orange head. Credit: Pablo J. Venegas…

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…

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…

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…

Reconstruction of Taytalura's life in its natural habitat with the extinct conifer Rhexoxylon in Ischigualasto…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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 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,…

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…

Credit: Michael Emslie The federal government opposed a recommendation by a United Nations…

Anolis lizards (pictured) retract their baleen (throat fans) for the same reason as Draco lizards, which are…

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…

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…

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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. ,…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

A Libo leopard gecko (Goniurosaurus liboensis). After this species of cave gecko was first described in 2013, it quickly appeared online for sale.…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Two Ibiza wall lizards. Credit: Day's Edge Productions A new study may have discovered why…

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…

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…

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-->…

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…

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):…

Emilie Wirth | 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,…

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 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…

Through Express news service 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…

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 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…

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…

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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…

BREVARD COUNTY - Florida is no stranger to a large number of reptilian neighbors. Looking anywhere in…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be out of date. Please look at the timestamp on the story to see when it was last updated. SOUTH CAROLINA (FOX 46 CHARLOTTE) — A rare lizard has been spotted…

Reported sightings of a large, invasive lizard species crawling in and around Aiken County could be…

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…

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…

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public domain In an article just published in Conservation…

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…

Outside of the coronavirus pandemic, a lot of news has made headlines this week. Invasive lizard species spotted in Georgia An invasive South American lizard - known as a tegus - was recently spotted in Georgia…

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.…

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be out of date. Please look at the history's timestamp to see when it was last updated. There is more to add to this list of invasive species that you just…

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…

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…

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 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…

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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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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Smaug swazicus, a girdled lizard whose range is mainly in the country of Eswatini, is the ninth species to join a…

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…

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…

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…

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!-->!-->!-->…

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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…

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…

1/2 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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Varanus douarrha was first described to science in 1823, but the original specimen sank in a shipwreck in 1824.…

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…

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.…