Geckos and lizards, though similar, have distinct differences. All geckos are lizards, but not all lizards are geckos. Geckos are typically smaller with unique toe pads for climbing, nocturnal ...

As the late afternoon sun of southern Namibia faded into the early evening light, a “stout” creature emerged from its burrow and began “barking” in hopes of attracting a mate. The distinctive sound ...

As long as the moon is above the horizon,” the “barking” species can be heard calling out for a mate, researchers said.

Lizards : a natural history of some uncommon creatures, extraordinary chameleons, iguanas, geckos, and more / text by David Badger ; photography by John Netherton ...

A Blyde Rondavel Flat Gecko, a type of lizard that previously hadn't been recorded since it was discovered in 1991, is photographed in the Blyde River Canyon in South Africa, Sunday, April 13, 2025.

Fans of slithery and scaly creatures gathered to buy, trade and see several different species of exotic animals including ...

Lizards move their bodies up and down for a variety of reasons. Here's why male and female lizards do push ups and what the behavior means.

The new lizard species, found by researchers led by the University of Texas at Arlington, was first spotted in Venezuela in 2002.

From scorpions in Thailand to geckos in Malaysia and deep-sea creatures, learn about the latest unique wildlife discoveries made around the globe.

It isn’t the world’s tiniest lizard, but the discovery of this odd-looking gecko by a University of Texas at Arlington professor is big news for science.

Eleven species of lava lizards and ten species of leaf-toed geckos are endemic to the Galápagos Islands, meaning they only occur there.