Category: Lizard Species

New Leaf-tailed Gecko Species Discovered in Australia

New Leaf-tailed Gecko Species Discovered in Australia

Researcher Conrad J. Hoskin of Australia's James Cook University has discovered a new leaf-tailed gecko species on Scawfell island in Queensland, Aust [...]
Understanding The New Hydrosaurus Species

Understanding The New Hydrosaurus Species

A recent revision to the taxonomy of the sailfin lizard has increased the number of species from three to five. [...]
One Sentence In 1944 Autobiography Leads To Rediscovery Of Montane Skink

One Sentence In 1944 Autobiography Leads To Rediscovery Of Montane Skink

A skink that has not been seen in the wild in Mozambique since 1918 has been rediscovered by Extinct or Just Shy, a project funded by the Rufford Foun [...]
Six Legless Lizards

Six Legless Lizards

What is the difference between a legless lizard and a snake? Although at first glance they may look like a snake, legless lizards have anatomically di [...]
Australia’s Grassland Earless Lizard Is Actually Four Distinct Species

Australia’s Grassland Earless Lizard Is Actually Four Distinct Species

The grassland earless dragon is an endangered lizard native to Australia [...]
Reptile Dentition: The Details on Reptile Teeth

Reptile Dentition: The Details on Reptile Teeth

Reptile Anatomy and Physiology is an important part of Herpetology and captive care! [...]
The Peach-Throat Monitor

The Peach-Throat Monitor

The peach-throat monitor appears similar to other mangrove monitors, but are distinguished by a dark, patternless head, large round eyes, a pink tongu [...]
Chinese Crocodile Lizard

Chinese Crocodile Lizard

Chinese crocodile lizard (Shinisaurus crocodilurus) information, care and breeding. [...]

Leopard Gecko Species

Is there only one kind of leopard gecko, or are there other geckos in their group that would make similar pets? [...]

The Sand Lizard

The sand lizard is Britain’s rarest and most threatened lizard. [...]
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