A new species of an “unusually large” alligator-like lizard has been discovered in the treetops of southern Mexico, after scientists spent years searching for the elusive reptile. A study published in ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Tucked in the treetops of southern Mexico was an "alligator"-like creature. Hidden by the foliage and obscured by the height, the ...

Crested geckos are built to navigate forest canopies, and a standard glass tank can quietly push them toward chronic stress ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. “During our multi-year fieldwork in the Northern Highlands ...

Many lizards are phenomenal climbers. Their sharp, curved claws are ideal for clinging to tree trunks, rocks and other rough surfaces. However, in the precarious world of tree tops — filled with ...

Lizards are found across nearly every continent, and while most species are shy and harmless, a handful have evolved into formidable predators capable of inflicting serious harm. From the arboreal ...

Scientists found an “unusually large,” elusive animal in the treetops of Chiapas and discovered a new species, a study said. Photo from Adam Clause via Clause, Luna-Reyes, Mendoza-Velázquez, ...

Biologists analyzed data from 2,600 lizard species worldwide and discovered that, while hundreds of different types of lizards have independently evolved arboreal lifestyles, species that possessed ...