The short-horned lizard is often referred to as a “horned toad” or “horny toad” because its squat, flattened shape and short, blunt snout give it a toad-ish look. There are over a dozen ...

As darkness settled over a forest of southern Vietnam, a “long”-limbed creature with “dagger-like spines” climbed into a ...

While scientists were able to save and move some creatures in the aftermath, researchers are worried about the prospects for ...

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In the animal kingdom, some species showcase exceptional defence mechanisms to fend off predators, highlighting their ...

The horned lizard, often dubbed the “horny toad,” is a remarkable member of the reptilian world, admired not just for its distinctive appearance but also for its intriguing behavior. Among its various ...

Intrigued, they took a closer look at the “distinct” reptiles and quickly realized they’d discovered a new species: Acanthosaura cuongi, or Cuong’s horned tree lizard. An Acanthosaura ...

This helps the thorny devil blend in with its surroundings. It's a master of camouflage in the Australian outback. While often mistaken for the North American desert horned lizard, the thorny devil ...