Category: Wild Lizards
California’s Blunt-nosed Leopard Lizard Threatened By Warming Planet, Study Says
The blunt-nosed leopard lizard was listed on the federal endangered species list in 1967. [...]
USFWS Again To Consider Dunes Sagebrush Lizard As Endangered Species
The lizard was once considered a candidate for ESA protections but a failed scheme put forth by the state of Texas has the USFWS again considering it. [...]
Five-Lined Skink Discovered In Rhode Island
Plestidon fasciatus is not native to the state, but could be the result of range extension. [...]
Researchers Discover And Describe New Gecko Species From Cambodia
The bent-toed gecko (Cyrtodactylus phnomchiensis) was found in Cambodia’s Prey Lang Wildlife Sanctuary. [...]
Texas Horned Lizard Subject Of Conservation Study By U. Of Texas Master’s Student
If you live in Texas and wish to get involved with Killian's study, visit the iNaturalist website and check the Texas horned lizard project of south T [...]
Aussie Researchers Receive $400,000 Grant To Help Save Pygmy Blue-Tongued lizard
Pygmy blue-tongued lizards spend nearly all of their lives underground, in burrows constructed by trapdoor spiders. [...]
The State Of Texas Wants To Know When You See A Texas Horned Lizard
The Texas horned lizard is in decline in much of the state of Texas. It is illegal to possess this species. [...]
Florida Man Pleads Guilty To Trafficking Water Monitors From The Philippines
The yellow-headed water monitor, the white-headed water monitor, and the marbled water monitor are endemic to the Philippines. [...]
Southern Grass, Alpine Bog Skink At Risk Of Extinction Due To Australia’s Fires
The alpine bog skink (Pseudemoia cryodroma) is already listed as endangered and the southern grass skink (Pseudemoia entrecasteauxii) is only found in [...]
Critically Endangered Philippine Crocodile Killed After Biting Zookeeper In Switzerland
It is estimated that there are less than 100 Philippine crocodiles left in the wild. [...]
Australians Develop Roadmap To Stop Decline Of Its Reptiles
It is hoped that a plan will help to protect the country's native lizards and snakes. [...]
Six Dravidogecko Species Discovered In Western Ghats Of India
The six gecko species were living in plain sight, thought to be a single species. [...]
Komodo Island Will Be Restricted To Premium Tourists, Won’t Be Closed
It is estimated that there are less than 5,000 Komodo dragons left in the wild, all in Indonesia's Komodo Island National Park. [...]
Florida Fish And Wildlife Wants Help In Controlling Tegu Population
The Argentine black and white tegu is established in Florida. The FWC wants your help in controlling its population. [...]
80 Juvenile Sand Lizards Released Near Farnborough, England
Some of the sand lizards were outfitted with radio transmitters to track their movements. [...]
Utah Wants Feedback On Proposal To Ease Collection Of Wild Herps
A new proposal by the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources would ease the restrictions placed on herp collecting. [...]
Reptile Dentition: The Details on Reptile Teeth
Reptile Anatomy and Physiology is an important part of Herpetology and captive care! [...]
Scuba Anole Stays Submerged For 16 Minutes
Ecologist Lindsey Swierk believes the temporary bubble on top of the aquatic anole's head enables it to breathe underwater. [...]
Texas Ends Conservation Plan For Dunes Sagebrush Lizard
Much of the dunes sagebrush lizard's habitat is found in oil- rich west Texas. [...]
Phrynosoma asio: A Horned Lizard That Eats More Than Ants
Keeping horned lizards is difficult because most are ant eaters. Phrynosoma asio apparently eats other insects as well. [...]
8 Interesting Reptiles And Amphibians Of Madagascar
Madagascar is home to some of the most uniquely adapted reptiles and amphibians of the world. [...]
10 Evolutionarily Interesting Reptiles
Here we showcase 10 of the strangest, coolest, and most bizzare creatures falling into the Reptilia nomenclature. [...]
Family Feeding Sailfin Lizards For 10 Years Spurs Authorities To Push For Critical Habitat Near Their Home
The Philippine sailfin lizard is listed as vunerable by the IUCN. [...]
Man Sentenced To 13 Years In Prison For Trafficking 48 Armadillo Girdled Lizards
The armadillo girdled lizard is known to roll into a ball as a defensive mechanism against predators. [...]
