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Lizards rewrote the rules of evolution by reinventing their body armor

For more than a century, biologists assumed that the bony plates embedded in the skin of lizards – like natural chain mail – ...

A centuries-old debate on how reptiles keep evolving skin bones is finally settled

Our bones did not begin deep inside the body. They started in the skin, not long after the first complex animals took shape.

Meet The Most Formidable Lizard On The Planet. Hint: It’s Killed 5 People

This lizard’s physiology rewrites what we thought reptiles were capable of. Here’s the truth behind its notorious reputation, ...
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New Study Explains Lizard Colors Through the Rock-Paper-Scissors Game

Three near-identical U.S. lizards have kept their identities for millions of years in a way that researchers compare to the ...

How a biological version of rock-paper-scissors determines if lizard colors are maintained or lost

Two new studies into lizard colors reveal how one species maintains its colorful diversity while others are losing their ...
Popular Science

Population of nearly extinct lizard grows 16X in only six years

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. A nearly-extinct Caribbean reptile is showing signs of a comeback ...
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Why Some Lizards Grow Two Tails—And What It Reveals About Regeneration

Lizards have the amazing ability to regenerate their lost tails. So why might they regrow two? Read here to learn more!
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150+ Cute and Funny Names for Your Pet Lizard

If you're a new reptile pet parent not sure where to begin, we've got more than 150 possible names for lizards to help you ...

Escaped lizard, baby giraffe and feline mayor: Mass.’ best animal stories of 2025

The news never seemed to stop in 2025, and usually, it focused on humans. But many of the newsmakers walked on four legs, not ...