The vast deserts of New Mexico are home to an extraordinary array of wildlife, with one of the most fascinating being its colorful lizards. These creatures not only add vibrancy to the arid ...

Despite how colorful many of these lizards appear, females, nonbreeding males and young Peters’ rock agama are much more dull-colored, having “brownish, rough-scaled bodies,” UF researchers ...

The juveniles aren’t born with these colorful traits but develop them over time. The ornate uromastyx size is rather large for a captive lizard. Adults grow to an average length of 14 inches.

Eastern Collared lizards have well-developed fore and hind legs and can move rapidly to capture prey or escape predators. Running speeds of up to 16 mph have been reported.

Researchers discovered the Agasthyagama edge, or northern kangaroo lizard, at a bus stop in India. @EDGEofExistence/Sandeep Das. The tiny creature is considered “small-sized,” reaching just 4. ...

Scientist found “smooth” lizards with colorful orange sides basking in sun & discovered new species: Scawfell Island sun skink, study said.

Gargoyle geckos are native to New Caledonia, a French territory east of Australia. They're small, often colorful lizards that are easy to care for and have become more popular to keep as pets ...

Scientist found “smooth” lizards with colorful orange sides basking in sun & discovered new species: Scawfell Island sun skink, study said.

Scientist found “smooth” lizards with colorful orange sides basking in sun & discovered new species: Scawfell Island sun skink, study said.

Scientist found “smooth” lizards with colorful orange sides basking in sun & discovered new species: Scawfell Island sun skink, study said.