Native to the Sonoran Desert of the American southwest and Mexico, the Gila monster (Heloderma suspectum) might look and sound threatening. But to many, it's known for its status as the largest ...

Over 30 years ago scientists discovered the potential of Gila monster venom as a treatment for type 2 diabetes. The desert-dwelling Gila monster (Heloderma suspectum) is the United States' largest and ...

The Gila Monster stores fat in its tail to survive harsh conditions. This stored energy can sustain it for months without food, an essential adaptation for desert life. Unlike many predators ...

A 34-year-old Colorado man died last month after getting bitten by a Gila (pronounced HE-la) monster. Christopher Ward’s death may have been the first from a Gila monster in the US in almost a ...

Explore the life of the Gila monster, a unique venomous lizard native to the US, facing habitat loss.

The Gila monster (pronounced "HEE-luh") is one of nature’s most intriguing yet misunderstood reptiles. This lizard inhabits the arid landscapes of the southwestern United States and northern ...

Gotthardt and Boss knew of the promising utility of Gila monster saliva. Previous research had indicated a specific chemical substance found in the venomous, desert-dwelling lizard’s spit ...

A Colorado Parks and Wildlife criminal investigator told CBS his team had been asked to remove the two Gila monsters from the home. The desert-dwelling lizards will be taken to a wildlife rehab in ...