In 1932, the Amazon molly became the first known vertebrate to reproduce by cloning itself, producing all-female populations. A new genetic study has given scientists insights into the longstanding ...

It may sound too bizarre to be true but the Amazon molly (Poecilia formosa), a fish that inhabits rivers, lakes and swamps in Mexico and Texas, exists ...

"I didn't know if it was venomous, if it was going to attack me,” Eric Johnson said of the encounter Eric Johnson/Facebook Arizona man Eric Johnson found a giant lizard swimming in his backyard pool ...

Experts later said the reptile was likely an Asian water monitor — the second-largest lizard species in the world after the Komodo dragon Wildlife experts believe the massive lizard was likely an ...

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Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Photo Credit: @cactustherescue / Instagram A rescue dog named Cactus turned a backyard visitor into a full security situation in a ...

Arizona is home to many reptiles, but have you ever spotted this incredibly rare lizard? It's only found in one Phoenix park. Here's how to see it.

A man in Arizona was in shock when he discovered a giant lizard in his backyard. Peoria resident Eric Johnson was doing yardwork when he suddenly heard a loud splash coming from his swimming pool, ...

Scientists are in a race against time to document and safeguard the diversity of lizards that live on the island and its neighbors, before predators gobble them all up. Ibiza wall lizards (Podarcis ...

THOMPSON, Conn. (WTNH) — A 5-foot water monitor lizard missing from Massachusetts was last spotted in Thompson, according to town officials on Friday. The illegally-owned pet was spotted in the Little ...