“We will be discussing how the protection of this area allows for development of native plant communities and provides habitats for endangered species like the Greater Short Horned Lizard.” ...

South Africa is a hub for the international pet trade, with thousands of animals exported each year. Many of these are exotic ...

The Texas horned lizard, perhaps the most famous blood-squirting species, has experienced alarming population declines throughout much of its range. These declines are attributed to multiple factors, ...

The San Antonio Zoo has secured second place in Newsweek’s Reader’s Choice poll for Best Zoo. The zoo improved its position ...

Which of these fun facts made you raise an eyebrow or say ... There’s a lizard that shoots blood from its eyes. The horned lizard can squirt blood as a defense mechanism against predators.

Their coloration varies by species and habitat but generally consists of browns, tans, and grays that provide excellent camouflage against the desert soil and rock. Horned Lizard. Image via Openverse.

When ranchers leave the land, what version of nature takes over? The park and The Nature Conservancy have ambitious ...

Chuckwallas, horned lizards, and even the elusive desert iguana ... Gila monsters and other ancient desert dwellers face mounting threats. Habitat destruction, illegal pet trade, and climate ...

Did you know some animals have only one horn? We've done the research! Jump in to read about animals that have one horn!

As a strictly protected species, sand lizards are dependent on the preservation of their habitats—especially in view of declining populations in Germany. Sand lizards sometimes find ideal living ...