Lizard species

Scientists in Galway have released the first record of a noble false widow spider feeding on a protected species of bat in the UK. The new study, titled Webslinger Versus Dark Knight, published in the international journal Ecosphere, shows!-->…

Everyone loves a new dinosaur. We unearth previously unidentified specimens on a semi-regular basis, and the excitement that greets each discovery speaks to the wonder we find in these ancient…

Here is a summary of current scientific news. Scientists Propose Tyrannosaurus Has Three Species, Not Just "Rex" A group of researchers propose that Tyrannosaurus, the most famous of all dinosaurs and the ultimate apex…

After analyzing the teeth and femurs of 38 T. rex fossils, some researchers propose to reclassify them into three different species, but…

A new analysis of Tyrannosaurus skeletal remains reveal physical differences in the femur, other bones, and dental structures between specimens that may suggest tyrannosaurus rex specimens should be reclassified into three distinct groups…

“Ultimately, to me, this variation is very minor and does not indicate a meaningful biological separation of distinct species that can be defined on the basis of clear, explicit, and consistent differences,” said the paleontologist from the…

A new analysis of the bones and teeth of 37 T. rex specimens suggests the dinosaur may have to be grouped into three separate species - with the fearsome predator that lived 90 million at 66 million years old, potentially obtaining two…

Guemesia ochoai could have resembled relatives such as Carnotaurus sastrei (pictured). Credit: © Fred Wierum, under CC BY-SA 4.0 license via Wikimedia Commons A new dinosaur among an array of "unusual" creatures has been discovered in…

At least 10 Philippine species were believed to have been severely affected by Typhoon Odette (international name Rai) which devastated the Visayas and Mindanao last December, an official with the Department of Environment and Natural…

A new species of Meghalaya Gecko has been recorded from Umroi military station in Ri-Bhoi district of the state by a group of researchers. The new discovery is scientifically named Cyrtodactylus exercitus. Exercitus in Latin means army.…

A new species of lizard discovered by a team of researchers from the Umroi military station in Meghalaya has been named in honor of the bravery of the Indian army.The new species discovered as part of the research team's efforts to uncover…

Schmitz has been involved in the process of excavating this fossil since 2003. (Courtesy of Martin Sander) Deep in desert Fossil Hill, Nevada, Lars Schmitz was part of a team that discovered a gigantic new species of marine ichthyosaur -…

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Land tenure categories across Australia. The size of the circle represents the percentage covered by each land…

Over the past decade, the protected area for nature in Australia has increased by nearly half. Our national reserve system now covers 20 percent of the country. This is a positive step for the thousands of species on the brink of…

Kozhikode: A team of researchers has identified a new species of large-bodied lizard from the Attappady Hills in the Western Ghats of Kerala. The rock-dwelling gecko-like lizard identified in the drier parts of the Ghats belongs to the…

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CAMBRIDGE, England — An incredibly rare new species of insect known as the 'leafhopper' has been discovered in Africa in what experts call a 'once in a lifetime achievement'. The insect was discovered in the rainforest of Kibale National…

MIAMI— The Center for Biological Diversity for follow-up the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service today for a Trump administration decision to deny the Cedar Key mole skink protection under the Endangered Species Act.The agency…

Source: Civil GuardThe Guardia Civil has arrested nine people involved in the sale of protected species, all covered by the international CITES agreement. The individuals were all arrested for animal abuse and cash trafficking.Officers…

Texas is not only one of the largest states in the United States, but thanks to its unique geological features and diverse landscapes - replete with swamps, grasslands, grasslands and deserts - it is also home to a wealth of…

Bans on international trade in endangered species generally help mammals improve their status but hurt reptiles, according to a major economic study conducted by Emory University. Scientists progress published research on the impact of…

A team of Indian and Russian researchers have unearthed an unknown group of skink family lizards from Arunachal Pradesh.The team consisted of researchers from the National Center for Biological Sciences, Bangalore (NCBS), Bombay Natural…

The humerus bone of a new species of pangolin has been discovered in Graunceanu, a famous Pleistocene fossil site in Romania, confirming its existence in Europe. Further analysis of fossils from one of Eastern Europe's most important…

JTA — Every year on Tu Bishvat, the Jewish holiday celebrating trees and plants, Lior Weitz and his wife take their two daughters to plant pine saplings — the tree that more than any other symbolizes Israel's historic reforestation…

(Wikimedia Commons/Design by Grace Yagel) HAIFA, Israel (JTA) — Annually You Bishvat, the Jewish holiday celebrating trees and plants, Lior Weitz and his wife take their two daughters to plant pine saplings - the tree that more than…

HAIFA, Israel (JTA) — Each year, the You Bishvat, the Jewish holiday celebrating trees and plants, Lior Weitz and his wife take their two daughters to plant pine saplings - the tree that more than any other symbolizes!-->…

But a handful of endangered species that still hang around may follow the mosquitofish's path. Unless humans act quickly to protect habitats and keep them alive and thriving. According to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife!-->…

A roly-poly monochromatic beetle. A fan-throated lizard. A rice rat which can be an example of island gigantism. And two crocodile-faced dinosaurs. These are some of the more than 550 species that researchers at the Natural History…

Black dwarf bees and white bellied sea eagles in Singapore. (Photo / s: Clarence Chua, Kelvin Ow)Singapore's urban and green environment is home to a rich abundance of magnificent wildlife that we don't often see. In our Wildlife Around…

The largest and by far the most formidable new species to be described this year is a pair of giant carnivorous dinosaurs known as spinosaurs. Discovered by doctoral student Jeremy Lockwood on the Isle of Wight, the predators have been…

A new genus and species of dromeosaurid dinosaur has been discovered by a team of paleontologists from the University of Bath and the University of Portsmouth. Reconstruction of the life of Vectiraptor greeni. Image credit: Gabriel…

Lizard experts are said to be getting excited over the discovery of two new species, one found in the Mataura Range in Southland.Department of Conservation (Doc) science adviser and lizard survey project leader Dr Jo Monks said genetic!--break-->…

The first GPS tagged photographic documentation of bird diversity at Eco Park has been prepared to make it a bird sanctuary for enthusiasts and bird watchers Over 66 bird species, including resident and migratory, have…

ProvidedA skink found in the Mataura Range in Southland last summer is a newly discovered species.Genetic testing has confirmed that two new species of lizard live in two regions of the South Island. A skink and a gecko – found in the…

ProvidedA skink found in the Mataura Range in Southland last summer is a newly discovered species.Genetic tests have confirmed that two new species of lizards live in two regions of the South Island. A skink and a gecko - found in the…

Mataura chain skink. Photo / Carey KnoxTwo new species of lizards have been discovered in the South Island.Genetic testing has confirmed the new species based on findings made during the Department of Conservation's surveys of alpine areas…

Some people are recognized when a grandchild bears their name or a scholarship is created in their honor. The legacy of biology professor Greg Adler at the University of Wisconsin at Oshkosh is solidified this week as a new species of…

Azure Tailed Skink (Photo credit: Gary Miller) When a former student sent Guillaume Mautz, professor emeritus of biology at the University of Hawaii in Hilo, a snapshot of a lizard believed to be extinct in Hawaii- he was instantly curious.…

Invasive tegu lizards are expanding their range in Florida Florida wildlife officials say Argentina's black-and-white tegu population is colonizing further north and they have a big appetite. They are not from the Sunshine State.…

A new kind of armored vehicle dinosaur discovered in Chile had a cocked tail never seen before in any other dinosaur.About 2 m in size, the small armored dinosaur called the ankylosaurus dates back to the Late Cretaceous Period, around…

Credit: mauricio_alvarez_artA new species of dinosaur characterized by its strange weapon-shaped tail has been discovered in Chile.About two meters in size, the small armored dinosaur of the Ankylosaurus The genus dates from the late…

A new species of hypercarnivorous ichthyosaur from the Cretaceous, Kyhytysuka sachicarumwas described from a fossil found in Colombia. life reconstructions of Kyhytysuka sachicarum. Image credit: Dirley Cortes. Kyhytysuka sachicarum…

A lower jaw fossil of a new genus and a new species from the Monstersauria group can be seen in this photo provided by the Hyogo Prefectural Museum of Nature and Human Activities. TAMBA, Hyogo - A fossil unearthed in an!-->…

Residents of Ibiza - the Mediterranean island known for its nightlight and nightclub - are working to exterminate an infestation of invasive snakes that threaten its native wall lizard, according to a report. "This is really serious,"…

KOBE - A fossil unearthed in a 110-million-year-old stratum in Tanba, Hyogo Prefecture represents a new genus and species of the monstersauria lizard group, a museum has said. It is also the oldest!--googleon:index-->…

The International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) describes their red list as “the world's most comprehensive source of information on the global extinction risk status of animal, fungal and plant species”. IUCN has several…

Herpetologist Craig Pelke has been beaming like a proud new father for about a month now, since the first of…

Building on the success of the documentary My Octopus Teacher, a team of researchers from Queensland studied the brains of octopuses using MRI technology to find out why they are so intelligent.Key points:Queensland researchers studied the…

McKITTRICK, California.- The Center for Biological Diversity today formally called on the California Fish and Game Commission to protect the legless Temblor lizard under the state's Endangered Species Act.The Temblor legless lizard is a…

WASHINGTON - The Center for Biological Diversity today filed two official notices of intent to sue the US Fish and Wildlife Service for denying or delaying Endangered Species Act protections for 10 species.An opinion accuses the Service of…

Despite their ability to withstand high temperatures in their environment, reptiles depend on access to specific thermal environments to optimize various bodily functions. These include metabolism - the conversion of food into energy -…

The tegu lizard is rapidly spreading throughout Florida and even on the Treasure Coast. So many natural areas, native wildlife, and even Everglades National Park restoration efforts may face critical implications due to the increase in…

November 14, 2021Update: November 14, 2021 4:36 p.m. A new species has been spotted enjoying the land bridge at Phil Hardberger Park. San Antonio Parks and Recreation!-->!-->!-->…

According to a report, residents of Ibiza - the Mediterranean island known for its nightlight and nightclub - are working to exterminate an infestation of invasive snakes that threaten its wall lizard. "It's really serious,"…

Reptiles probably don't come to mind when you think of species that may be affected by rising global temperatures. After all, as they are often found in hot environments, they are able to withstand high temperatures and can reduce…

Reptiles probably don't come to mind when you think of the species that may be affected by rising global temperatures. After all, as they are often found in hot environments, they are able to withstand high temperatures and can reduce…

LOS ANGELES (KABC) - A vacant coastal property near LAX can get a little noisy, but some of Southern California's most endangered species thrive there.The booming noise on the 200-acre parcel of land above Dockweiler Beach is why the…

The first lizards and snakes evolved slowly, but eventually became much more diverse than their close relatives, the rhynchocephali, which initially showed rapid evolution. Today there are 10,000 species of squamates, but only 1 of…

"Slow and steady wins the race," according to one new study of lepidosaurs (lizards, snakes, amphisbenes and tuatara) published in the journal Paleontology. pleurosaurus, a remarkable long-bodied swimming rhynchocephalus who lived during…

In / A new study, biologists have ended a century-old debate by confirming that just one species of frog, out of more than 7,000 living today, has real teeth on its lower jaw. The culprit, a large marsupial frog named Gastrotheca…

Researchers at the University of Bristol have found that rapid change cannot lead to anything. In a new study on lizards and their relatives, Dr Jorge Herrera-Flores of the Bristol School of Earth Sciences and his colleagues have found that…

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 new species — the lesser skink Sciroseps pawhuskai and the pycnodontiform fish Anomoeodus cadoi - who lived in the early Cretaceous have been identified from fossils found in the Holly Creek Formation in southwestern Arkansas. An…

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…

France Media AgencyOctober 01, 2021 09:24:51 ISTScientists 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 Peruvian Andes!-->!-->!--post-info-->…

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…

The Huallaga River in the central Andes of Peru is 1,138 km long, making it the largest tributary of the Marañón River, the spinal cord of the Amazon River. This basin is home to a wide variety of ecosystems, including the Peruvian Yunga…

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…

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. The!-->!-->!--post-info-->…

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…