Scientists have discovered a new "dragon lizard" species in Southeast Asia with remarkable camouflage capabilities that render it "almost invisible" in its natural habitat. The unique lizard, ...

Colorful, spiky and only a few inches long, three new lizard species discovered in the Andes may be the cutest dragon stand-ins on Earth. Woodlizards are often described as miniature dragons because ...

At just three inches long and weighing about as much as a quarter, Australia’s grassland earless dragon is not quite as fierce as a fictional fire-breathing dragon, but the little critter is still ...

Hunted for its tasty flesh, the brightly colored forest monitor lizard can grow to more than six feet (2 metres) in length but weighs only about 22 pounds (10 kg), said Rafe Brown of the University of ...

Scientists found an ‘elusive,’ well-camouflaged animal living on a rocky peak in Laos and discovered a new species, a study said. Photo from Santi Xayyasith A “dragon”-like creature climbed near the ...

A 5-foot-long lizard with a bite capable of taking down water buffalo became the latest addition to the Rosamond Gifford Zoo in Syracuse following an exhibit unveiling ceremony Friday. Naga, a ...

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — The Buffalo Zoo has a big new scaly friend. The zoo announced on Facebook the addition of a Komodo dragon named Kadal. Kadal is the first of his species to live in the Buffalo ...

The Smithsonian’s National Zoo is warming up to a new monitor lizard this winter, a young Komodo dragon named Onyx. Reptile keepers have been working with these lizards for decades, including raising ...

Federal health officials said Tuesday a popular type of pet lizard might be causing salmonella outbreaks in Wisconsin and across the country. Forty-four people, including four in Wisconsin, have been ...

This question really boils down to one thing: can two different species breed to produce hybrid offspring? The answer: it depends! There are several species of animals that can breed together to ...