Researchers have found a troubling link between tourism and the survival of Earth's largest lizard, according to Tempo.

The dinosaurs may have vanished millions of years ago, but their distant reptilian relatives still thrive on Earth in fascinating ways. Among them, certain lizard species have evolved into true giants ...

ST. LOUIS — The Saint Louis Zoo has welcomed a new resident this fall — a six-year-old male Komodo dragon named Charlie. He will be the first of his species to live at the Zoo in more than 12 years ...

The supersized dinosaurs of the past may no longer roam our planet, but the age of truly colossal reptiles is far from over. In fact, many of the world’s largest lizards belong to the genus Varanus, a ...

Charlie dragon gets his name from Zoo Director Emeritus Charles Hoessle. Dragons like him can grow to 10 ft in length and 300 ...

The endangered baby Komodo dragons were recently born at ZooTampa. By Margherita Bassi Published Oct 10, 2025 10:07 AM EDT Get the Popular Science daily newsletter ...