The dinosaurs may have vanished millions of years ago, but their distant reptilian relatives still thrive on Earth in fascinating ways. Among them, certain lizard species have evolved into true giants ...

Researchers in Tunisia found the largest “worm lizard” that has ever lived with a feeding strategy that has remained consistent for millions of years. The recently identified Terastiodontosaurus ...

As the world's largest living lizards, Komodo dragons are some of the most fascinating and intimidating reptiles on Earth. In addition to their massive size, these predators are known for their ...

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An international team of researchers has discovered a new fossil worm lizard species in Tunisia. Terastiodontosaurus marcelosanchezi is the largest known species of the Amphisbaenia group, with a ...

Two new baby lizards have hatched at the Los Angeles Zoo, the first of their species to be bred there, zoo officials said Thursday. Perentie lizards, or Varanus giganteus, are native to Australia and ...

If your social feeds haven’t introduced you to Big Al yet, get ready. A zoo in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, just dropped what might be the most chaotic and delightful reptile content of the year — and ...

Komodo dragons are one of the relatively few species of lizards whose huge size seems almost impossible for this type of ...

The teeth of Komodo dragons, the world’s largest lizards, are coated in a protective layer of iron, a new study has found. When the nearly-200 pound dragons go after their prey — which can include ...