These lizards play beneficial roles in controlling insect populations. While they might startle or cause minor issues if handled improperly, their primary defence mechanisms are not poisonous but ...
This lizard inhabits the arid landscapes of the southwestern United States and northern Mexico and is well known for its striking appearance and venomous bite.They are named after the Arizona Gila ...
The Gila monster's bite may be agonising, but humans have been using the lizard's venom to save lives. Over 30 years ago scientists discovered the potential of Gila monster venom as a treatment for ...