Two new studies into lizard colors reveal how one species maintains its colorful diversity while others are losing their ancient colors. And the changes are being driven by the biological equivalent ...

If you've been wondering why a cartoon lizard, smacking a smart phone for emojis of a lizard while a Siri-type voice says "lizard" each time the lizard in question hits said emoji, is everywhere, you ...

Lizards possess a unique survival trick. They can detach their tails to escape predators. This process is called autotomy. The tail regrows, though not perfectly. Scientists are studying this ...

Dubbed the 'Jesus lizard,' the basilisk lizard of Central and South America possesses an astonishing ability to run across water. Specialized toes with fringed scales, a lightweight body, and a ...

If a cat corners a gecko, the little reptile has one last trick. It twitches its tail, snaps it off, and sprints away while the still-wiggling tail distracts the hunter. Scientists call this move ...