Lizards are everywhere. We often ignore them or swat them away from walls or balconies. But there’s more to these reptiles than meets the eye. Some of them can survive in the harshest deserts. Some ...

Monitor lizards are a large group of lizards that fall under the genus Varanus. There are many different types, and they vary widely in size and appearance. Monitor lizards are not native to the ...

Learn why these peculiar lizards pee powder and sleep standing up. Olivia Young is a writer, fact checker, and green living expert passionate about tiny living, climate advocacy, and all things nature ...

Every identifiable group of plants and animals on Earth has a unique combination of body shapes, behaviors and ecology that distinguishes them from all others. What about the different kinds of ...

If you have ophidiophobia — a fear of snakes — then you may be relieved to know that many species of legless, slithering creatures aren’t actually snakes. Instead, they’re creatures called legless ...

Many lizards and insects shed their skin as part of their growth. Molting is essential as they grow larger and older, and it can be quite satisfying to see. But did you know that lizards can even shed ...

The real monsters, dragons, and basilisks are back! More than 60 live lizards and snakes from five continents in exquisitely prepared habitats. In addition to the live animals, the exhibit uses ...

If you’re wandering around beach dunes or marsh trails in the Charleston area, you might just spot something that looks like a snake sliding through the underbrush. But with a closer look, you may ...

Every identifiable group of plants and animals on Earth has a unique combination of body shapes, behaviors and ecology that distinguishes them from all others. What about the different kinds of ...