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Rare Case of Conjoined Lizard Twins Reported at Zoo
Feb 6, 2015
Rare Case of Conjoined Lizard Twins Reported at Zoo
In a first-of-its-kind case, a pair of conjoined lizards called Quince monitor lizards were discovered at a German zoo, according to a new report. The lizards were dead when they were discovered. The animals were found in June 2009 in a clutch deposited in a terrarium at the Cologne Zoo,...
Photos: How Chameleons Change Color
Mar 10, 2015
Photos: How Chameleons Change Color
Countless scientists, including the ancient philosopher Aristotle, have wondered how the chameleon changes color. Now, researchers have uncovered the lizard's secret: The reptile has two layers of special cells, the top of which can relax or excite itself to create different visible colors, the researchers found. Check out these eye-catching...
Chameleons' Color-Changing Secret Revealed
Mar 10, 2015
Chameleons' Color-Changing Secret Revealed
The chameleon's uncanny ability to change color has long mystified people, but now the lizard's secret is out: Chameleons can rapidly change color by adjusting a layer of special cells nestled within their skin, a new study finds. Unlike other animals that change color, such as the squid and octopus,...
6 Crazy Skills That Prove Geckos Are Amazing
Mar 25, 2015
6 Crazy Skills That Prove Geckos Are Amazing
Geckos can hang by their toe hairs, scamper up walls and regrow their tails. They've even gone to space. Geckos are amazing creatures with a toolbox full of tricks that science is continuing to uncover. Here's a look at six of their super skills and the science behind them. 1....
Here Be Dragons: 3 Spiky Lizard Species Found in Andes
Apr 6, 2015
Here Be Dragons: 3 Spiky Lizard Species Found in Andes
Colorful, spiky and only a few inches long, three new lizard species discovered in the Andes may be the cutest dragon stand-ins on Earth. Woodlizards are often described as miniature dragons because of their probing eyes, richly patterned skin and rows of spikelike scales. Until now, only 12 species of...
Colorful Find: Madagascar Chameleon Actually 11 Distinct Species
May 27, 2015
Colorful Find: Madagascar Chameleon Actually 11 Distinct Species
The color-changing panther chameleon has long fascinated scientists, but there's more to the reptile than meets the eye: What was once considered to be one species is actually 11 distinct species of chameleon, a new study finds. The colorful finding is the result of a long road trip around the...
Photos: 11 Colorful Chameleons of Madagascar
May 27, 2015
Photos: 11 Colorful Chameleons of Madagascar
The panther chameleon, admired for its color-changing abilities, is not a single species, as scientists long thought. Researchers went on a road trip around Madagascar and found more than 300 panther chameleons. An analysis of blood samples and photos of each individual suggest that instead of one species, the panther...
Chameleon Facts
Jun 2, 2015
Chameleon Facts
Chameleons are reptiles that are part of the iguana suborder. These colorful lizards are known as one of the few animals that can change skin color. However, it is a misconception that chameleons change colors to match their surroundings. SizeAccording to the Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS), there are 171...
Dragon Tales: Zookeeper's Komodo Bite Raises Questions
Jun 4, 2015
Dragon Tales: Zookeeper's Komodo Bite Raises Questions
One woman recently became the heroine of her own modern-day fairy tale, after she was bitten by a dragon and lived to tell the tale. The woman, a zookeeper in Omaha, Nebraska, was bitten on the hand by a juvenile Komodo dragon while caring for the creature inside its cage,...
Iguana Facts
Jun 11, 2015
Iguana Facts
Iguanas are lizards identified by their stocky stature, the saggy skin on their throats and the spines that protrude from their heads, necks, backs and tails. Iguanas are popular pets and can live 15 to 20 years if cared for properly. SizeThe longest of the iguanas is the green iguana....
Iguana Relative Shows How Lizards Spread Worldwide
Sep 1, 2015
Iguana Relative Shows How Lizards Spread Worldwide
An 80-million-year-old lizard discovered in southern Brazil has provided a surprising clue about how these reptiles evolved, and where they once lived, according to a new study. Until now, researchers had found acrodontans only in the Old World, including Africa and Asia. (This is a type of lizard is called...
Why Some Chameleons Are Expert Tree Climbers
Oct 2, 2015
Why Some Chameleons Are Expert Tree Climbers
Chameleons may be known for their impressive color-changing abilities, but these curious creatures are also expert tree climbers. Now, new research suggests that chameleons can scale trees because they have twice as many bones in their wrists and ankles when they are developing as scientists had previously thought. Many chameleon...
Tiny Chameleons' Tongues Pack a Powerful Punch
Jan 4, 2016
Tiny Chameleons' Tongues Pack a Powerful Punch
The tiniest chameleons punch higher than their weight class, packing relatively more power into their tongues than their larger relatives. Small is mighty for these lizards, which can accelerate their tongues toward a cricket at up to 264 times the force of gravity, a new study shows. The top-performing tongues...
In Photos: Clever Chameleons Stick Out Their Tongues
Jan 4, 2016
In Photos: Clever Chameleons Stick Out Their Tongues
Chameleons are known for their color-changing trickery and tongue-lashing feats. Now, scientists have found the tiniest of these clever reptiles also pack the most power in their elastic tongues. Here's a look at the amazing animals and their tongue-y feats. [Read full article on tiny chameleons] Tiny but mighty A...
Burning Love: Cold-Blooded Lizards Heat Up to Mate
Jan 26, 2016
Burning Love: Cold-Blooded Lizards Heat Up to Mate
Although lizards may have a chilly reputation, some species might not stay cold year-round: Tegu lizards can raise their body temperatures during mating season to several degrees higher than the environment around them, new research finds. That's no small feat for a cold-blooded reptile. Tegu lizards are not as hefty...
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