Scientists have discovered a new type of cell that helps Burmese pythons digest the entire skeletons of their prey.

Animals Gila monster cools off thanks to Arizona resident's backyard sprinkler One of Arizona's venomous lizards was spotted enjoying a moment with a sprinkler on a hot summer evening.

Researchers believe the fossil belongs to an ancient ancestor of the Gila monster, a venomous lizard still found in the American Southwest. The team’s findings, published this week in Royal Society ...

Size comparison of the holotype specimen of Bolg amondol and a modern Gila monster (Heloderma suspectum, right). Gold: preserved skeletal elements.

Imagine wandering through the blazing, sun-baked stretches of the American Southwest, where life seems impossible, yet the ...

As one of the most iconic reptiles in the American Southwest, the Gila monster has long fascinated and intrigued with its distinctive appearance and unique adaptations.

As one of the most iconic reptiles in the American Southwest, the Gila monster has long fascinated and intrigued with its distinctive appearance and unique adaptations.

The Gila Monster relies on its strength, tenacity, and slower venom. However, the King Cobra's agility, swift strikes, and potent venom give it a decisive edge in combat.

Have you heard the story about the scientific gold in Gila monster venom? With what's happening in Washington these days, it's a tale worth telling. The best starting point for this decades-long ...

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