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Female Komodo Dragon Saved After Her Eggs Burst
By Stephanie Pappas published
Anika, a 6-year-old Komodo dragon, has a new lease on life after emergency surgery.
Giganotosaurus: Facts About the 'Giant Southern Lizard'
By Joseph Castro published
Giganotosaurus was one of the largest meat-eating dinosaurs.
Apatosaurus: Facts About the 'Deceptive Lizard'
By Joseph Castro published
For many years, this dinosaur was mistakenly called Brontosaurus.
Allosaurus: Facts About the 'Different Lizard'
By Joseph Castro published
Numerous fossils make this one of the most-studied dinosaurs.
Rare Amber-Entombed Lizards Preserved in Amazing Detail
By Mindy Weisberger published
Amber-imprisoned lizards from Southeast Asia that date back 99 million years ago make up the oldest assemblage of tropical lizards ever found in amber.
In Photos: Amber Preserves Cretaceous Lizards
By Mindy Weisberger published
Astonishingly well-preserved Cretaceous lizards caught in amber include specimens with intact skin, visible skin pigment, and soft tissues — and in one case, a lolling tongue.
Burning Love: Cold-Blooded Lizards Heat Up to Mate
By Elizabeth Newbern published
Tegu lizards burn hotter than the average lizard when it's time to create the next generation.
In Photos: Clever Chameleons Stick Out Their Tongues
By Stephanie Pappas published
Check out the reptile world's most fascinating members: Photos reveal tiny chameleons pack plenty of power in their tongues.
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