Greater short-horned lizards shoot blood from their eyes — proving you really are what you eat, in the grossest way possible.

Discover how the Texas horned lizard survives with camouflage, body tricks, and its rare ability to shoot blood from its eyes ...

This tiny, spiny lizard has a shocking secret. Scientists have finally uncovered exactly how and why its bizarre strategy ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. In the arid plains and rocky deserts of North America, a ...

The basilisk lizard, often called the “Jesus lizard” or water walking lizard, is a truly remarkable species that fascinates scientists, wildlife enthusiasts, and engineers alike. Found in the lush ...

The creatures cruised the world’s oceans with features we often associate with marine mammals, such as coats of blubber and the ability to birth live young Riley Black - Science Correspondent Fossils ...

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Animals have evolved a wide range of adaptations to survive in some of the most challenging environments on Earth. From ...