A Legendary Reptilian Rarity At the heart of the island of Borneo, Lanthanotus borneensis—better known as the earless monitor ...

On a humid morning in eastern Indonesia, the line between something ordinary and something prehistoric can feel uncomfortably thin. A large reptile moves across dry ground with an unhurried confidence ...

The post A 7-Foot Nile Monitor Steals Crocodile Eggs — Then Follows a Hatchling appeared first on A-Z Animals. When we think of Africa and the animals that live there, it’s easy to think of the Big ...

Invasive species, like the Burmese pythons and green iguanas, wreak havoc on Florida's ecosystems. But an invasive lizard is garnering extra attention and giving Floridians and their pets more to ...

Three striking new species of rock-dwelling monitor lizards have been formally described from the savannas of northeastern Queensland, revealing a previously unrecognized evolutionary lineage. The ...

Invasive Nile monitor lizards are carnivorous, can grow over six feet long, and are considered dangerous to humans and pets. Most of the over 2,000 sightings have occurred in South Florida, ...

Invasive, carnivorous Nile monitor lizards are a dangerous problem in South Florida. These lizards can grow up to six-and-a-half feet long and pose a threat to small pets and native wildlife. Most ...

Pets love gifts. Ask any pet parent, and they will vouch for it. Even Cactus is no different. This pet pooch was beyond happy when his dad got him an early Christmas present – a lizard toy. And he was ...

What do Nile monitor lizards look like? Nile monitors are olive green to black in color and have cream-colored or yellow stripes on the jaw and head. They have rows of yellowish, V-shaped stripes ...

The Nile monitor is an invasive, aggressive lizard species established in parts of Florida. These large lizards can grow over 6 feet long and are skilled swimmers and climbers. While not venomous, ...

The lizard from Borneo — prized by collectors — would gain federal protections, but some commercial trade could still be allowed. The Fish and Wildlife Service proposed Endangered Species Act ...

Massachusetts Environmental Police have released new video showing the moment when they captured an escaped water monitor lizard that was on the loose for about two weeks. "Around 2 PM on Saturday, ...