Three near-identical U.S. lizards have kept their identities for millions of years in a way that researchers compare to the ...

This lizard’s physiology rewrites what we thought reptiles were capable of. Here’s the truth behind its notorious reputation, ...

Side-blotched lizards probably don’t call the game that, but they play a version of it anyway. A new study explains the ...

You've probably heard all sorts of wild ideas for repelling lizards from your yard or garden, so let's separate fact from ...

Invasive Nile monitors in Georgia have been labeled the largest and most dangerous lizards in the U.S. Where are they? How dangerous are they?

The side-splotched lizard (*Uta stansburiana*) is a common reptile found in California, United States. During spring, the ...

In the face of a warming climate, the new research by Tulane scientists bodes poorly for the comparatively mild-mannered ...

Southern California’s alligator lizards eat the arachnids with abandon, and seem to have evolved immunity to their toxins. The western black widow spider (Latrodectus hesperus) may spin a disorderly ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. GrrlScientist writes about evolution, ecology, behavior and health. If you live in California's Central Valley, you are probably ...

Strongly scented plants like lavender, tulsi, mint, lemongrass and rosemary offer a natural, chemical-free way to deter ...

Winter's warmth and shelter attract common pests like lizards, rats, cockroaches, ants, and spiders indoors. These unwelcome ...

Lizards are a type of reptile. There are more than 6,000 species of lizard across the world. They can vary in size, from a few centimeters to as long as several meters. People in many parts of the ...