STANDING in the cool peace of the Florida swamp, I realised this was a staring contest I was unlikely to win. And while ...

A monitor lizard was seen swimming through a flooded street before slipping under a home in Indonesia. Footage shows the reptile gliding on the surface of the water with only its head poking out of ...

Long snakes, small lizards and large-shelled tortoises were the stars of the weekend HERPS Exotic Reptile & Pet Show at the Lamar-Dixon Expo Center. The popular event, held March 1-2, attracted ...

Researchers are looking at the role a tiny lizard plays in protecting us from mosquito-borne diseases. Mosquitoes might be the bane of a summer barbecue in Kendall or a stroll on Miami Beach, but ...

Consequently, this ability helps it escape predators and find food in the forests of Southeast Asia. These lizards are small, but their gliding skill makes them stand out from other lizards. To me, it ...

Lizards can be deterred naturally with certain plants like peppermint, garlic, onion, lemongrass, and marigold. These plants emit strong odors that lizards dislike, making them effective chemical ...

gliding lizards, and certain types of ants. Each species has evolved unique anatomical features suited to their specific environments, demonstrating the remarkable adaptability of life in the face of ...

“Soul of Gold” celebrates the aesthetics of Islamic gilding art and presents a contemporary vision of traditional Turkish Islamic gilding. The exhibition features over 30 paintings by Hatice ...

Fear of lizards is formally referred to as herpetophobia, which is a fear of reptiles. Someone afraid of lizards may also be afraid of other reptiles such as snakes. Experts aren't sure why people ...

Though these lizards are fast and feisty when they’re out to hunt for insects, they rest on branches and leaves through evenings and nights, making them an easy target for mosquitoes.

The King tried his hand at gilding an antique dragon during a visit to the Royal Collection Trust’s Decorative Arts conservation workshop. Charles had a go at applying gold leaf to the ornate 19th ...