Dragons are typically the stuff of legends and folklore. In Australia, this is not the case. The country was once a hotspot ...

Fossils and DNA reveal how climate change is shrinking the habitat of an Australian lizard and threatening its future ...

The Australian gecko is one of the most widespread and recognisable reptiles across the continent, inhabiting an impressive range of environments. From dense rainforests and dry deserts to sandy ...

Hundreds of new species were discovered in 2025, with over 850 new marine species documented and many more described by scientists worldwide. Even so, each discovery of an animal previously unknown to ...

Scientists just discovered a new species of lizard hiding in the Australian desert and there may be fewer than 20 left ...

WASHINGTON (AP) — Hotter temperatures are messing with the gender of Australia’s bearded dragon lizards, a new study finds. Dragons that are genetically male hatch as females and give birth to other ...

Beneath the scales of Australia’s iconic monitor lizards (commonly known as goannas), scientists have discovered an unexpected secret: a hidden layer of bony skin structures known as osteoderms.

Meet the lizards -- Where lizards live -- Form and function -- Senses : sight, scent and sound -- How lizards manage their temperatures -- How lizards protect themselves -- What lizards eat -- How ...

Australian researchers have discovered that sleepy lizards (Tiliqua rugosus) can recognize the smell of smoke as a sign of approaching fire and attempt to escape, but they do not respond to the sound ...