We live in an age of alarming extinction, in which many species are lost in large part due to human activity. At the same time, the natural world is so complex that even after centuries of research, ...

The average spiny-tailed skink spends its life on the rocky terrain of northern Australia - but not Houston's first newborn.

A team of researchers from Flinders University with ties to the South and Western Australian Museums has confirmed the identification of one of the largest ancient lizards ever found. In their paper ...

Have you ever caught sight of a sleek and speedy lizard darting across your yard or even along the walls? It might be a skink! Due to their slick bodies and speedy movements, they are frequently ...

Data from 2,600 lizard species worldwide indicate that those with sticky toepads prevail. Many lizards are phenomenal climbers. Their sharp, curved claws are ideal for clinging to tree trunks, rocks, ...

PRINCETON, N.J. — Learning can be a quick shortcut for figuring out how to do something on your own. The ability to learn from watching another individual — called social learning — is something that ...