Another giant reptile is clawing its way toward disrupting the South Florida ecosystem as an invasive species. The Nile monitor -- a semi-aquatic lizard equipped with razor claws that can grow up to 6 ...

DNA is revealing that many animals once thought to be a single species may actually be several hidden ones. But research on ...

When a new species is discovered, it's tempting to imagine an adventure novel, said Chan Kin Onn of Michigan State University. "Most people have this image of an intrepid explorer braving an isolated ...

The Nile monitor has an aggressive temperament and thrives in Florida's climate.

Bright green lizards cling to tree trunks in neighborhoods across South Florida. These reptiles are Cuban knight anoles, ...

When people hear about the discovery of a new species, they often picture a scene straight out of an adventure story, according to Chan Kin Onn of ...

Police helped to rescue a monitor lizard that was trapped in a tugboat's engine room in Thailand. Officers from Bang Kho Laem district station were called by the vessel owner after a Bengal monitor ...

This is the shocking moment a huge monitor lizard was seen gliding through a lake, leaving boaters in shock. Footage captured by Do Nut shows the reptile swimming in the water as holidaymakers aboard ...

A fungal disease affecting Brisbane's water dragons could be a big deal for Australian reptiles, researchers say ...

Brain-eating worms known as "rat lungworm" have been found west of Texas first time on record. Here's what to know/ (CDC) ...

We review the first Lego Smart Brick sets, including the $70 Darth Vader’s TIE Fighter, the $90 Luke’s Red Five X-Wing, and the $160 Throne Room Duel.