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A diverse group of lizards known as the social skinks is helping scientists answer questions about some of the fundamental workings of evolution. Skinks are a large group of lizards that typically ...

Did you know there are over 7 thousand species of lizards on planet earth? Jesse Rothacker from Forgotten Animal Rescue shows of a few species that would make good pets. First we start with chameleons ...

Blue-tongued skinks are popular pets among reptile enthusiasts. They’re relatively small lizards that only grow up to 24 inches long. They’re docile and like to eat insects, fruits, and vegetables, so ...

Learn how these two lizards can be both alike and different with the Memphis Zoo. Learn how these two lizards can be both alike and different because of how they have adapted to their environments ...

Is it a mini crocodile? Nope, it’s a scaly skink. WITH BEAUTIFUL RED or orange rings running around their big, black eyes, the red-eyed crocodile skink (Tribolonotus gracilis) is quite the charmer.

Australia’s major skink (Bellatorias frerei) has evolved to combat snake venom with the same mutation found in honey badgers, according to a new study. Scott Eiper Australian skinks have evolved ...

Australia’s Major Skink (Bellatorias frerei) has evolved the same venom resistance mutation as the honey badger (Mellivora capensis) which is found across Africa, Southwest Asia, and the Indian ...