Reptiles shed their skin, but not all of them do so equally. Discover the differences between snakes and amphibians when it ...

Unlike the green iguanas that have become a familiar, if unwelcome, sight in the region, Nile monitors are aggressive ...

The toad-headed agama may be small, but it has one of the most dramatic defense displays in the reptile world. When threatened, it inflates its cheeks, opens its bright red mouth, and flares its jaws ...

Blue-tongued skinks are large ground-dwelling lizards known for a striking defensive display that reveals their vivid cobalt tongue. When threatened, the animal opens its mouth wide and exposes the ...

Bright green lizards cling to tree trunks in neighborhoods across South Florida. These reptiles are Cuban knight anoles, large arboreal lizards originally from Cuba. Decades ago, they appeared mainly ...

Many mammals have fur the color of brown and black. Why don't they have more exotic colors, like purple and neon pink?

I’ve written here before about blue-tongue lizards, which are regular visitors and residents in their gardens, as long as ...

Lizards avoiding peacock feathers isn’t a myth. Here’s the science behind why lizards fear them and how you can use peacock feathers as a natural home remedy.

In the animal kingdom, surviving often means adapting. Animals must, over time, adapt not only to climate changes, habitat alterations, and changes in food sources, but also to how they protect ...

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 ...

Sergio Candido is the managing editor for the South region at cbsnews.com, coordinating multiplatform news coverage for CBS Miami, CBS Texas and CBS Atlanta. He previously worked for outlets including ...