Researchers are looking at the role a tiny lizard plays in protecting us from mosquito-borne diseases. Mosquitoes might be the bane of a summer barbecue in Kendall or a stroll on Miami Beach, but ...

Lizards can be deterred naturally with certain plants like peppermint, garlic, onion, lemongrass, and marigold. These plants emit strong odors that lizards dislike, making them effective chemical ...

Fear of lizards is formally referred to as herpetophobia, which is a fear of reptiles. Someone afraid of lizards may also be afraid of other reptiles such as snakes. Experts aren't sure why people ...

Though these lizards are fast and feisty when they’re out to hunt for insects, they rest on branches and leaves through evenings and nights, making them an easy target for mosquitoes.

Imitar polvo. Imagem de Silke Baron de Viena, Áustria, CC BY 2.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0, via Wikimedia Commons. Nature is an endless theatre of ...

As a young special effects artist, Sam DeBree saved the day with a special effects innovation for the movie "Phantoms." (Editor's note: We previously incorrectly said that the effect was for one of ...

But it appears that these ‘miracle’ weight-loss drugs owe their existence to a lizard, namely the venomous Gila monster, which is native to the deserts of North America. At the end of the 20th Century ...

These medications, now widely used for treating diabetes and obesity, owe their existence to a key component of the lizard's venom, Science Alert reported. At the close of the 20th century ...

Get Instant Summarized Text (Gist) Lizard traps constructed by First Nations people on Western Australia's south coast serve as reptile habitats, aiding in granite outcrop conservation. These ...

The Meiolania was first believed to be a lizard similar to a Megalania, but on further analysis of their fossils, experts discovered that they were actually turtles. These turtles were terrestrial and ...

To help you find the best reef safe sunscreen, we considered recommendations from dermatologists, along with highly rated options from brands like Cerave, Blue Lizard and more. None of our ...