The newly discovered species, belonging to the genus Hemiphyllodactylus, was found in the Tirumala Hill ranges ...

The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora, or CITES, came into force 50 years ago and remains one of the most ...

We'd like to welcome this curious armless burrowing lizard into the New Species Hall of Fame. Despite being built for life ...

Not only is this gecko adorned with beautiful coloration, but the same thing that makes it look so pretty could help us understand where some of our cancers come from and how to stop them from ...

Scientists from the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) have announced the discovery and description of a new species of slender gecko, adding to the known biodiversity of the Eastern Ghats.

An exciting new species of lizard, Diploderma bifluviale, has been discovered in the upper Dadu River valley of Sichuan, ...

Hundreds of non-native animal & plant species live in Florida. They prey on native critters & damage native ecosystems.

Scientists discovered a new wolf snake on Great Nicobar and confirmed it through DNA and body traits. The species needs ...

The Center for Biological Diversity petitioned the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service today to protect the Mule Mountains population of the Yarrow’s spiny lizard under the Endangered Species Act.

Coiled in self-defence, this armoured creature – the armadillo girdled lizard – turns its body into a formidable fortress to ...

Although Madagascar’s total number of known chameleons now tops out at exactly 100 separate species, many of their actual ...