The short-horned lizard is often referred to as a “horned toad” or “horny toad” because its squat, flattened shape and short, blunt snout give it a toad-ish look. There are over a dozen ...

As darkness settled over a forest of southern Vietnam, a “long”-limbed creature with “dagger-like spines” climbed into a ...

While scientists were able to save and move some creatures in the aftermath, researchers are worried about the prospects for ...

Also known as horny toads, Texas horned lizards have been classified as a threatened species in Texas since 1977. The decline ...

The horned lizard, often dubbed the “horny toad,” is a remarkable member of the reptilian world, admired not just for its distinctive appearance but also for its intriguing behavior. Among its various ...

With its cryptic coloration and flat body, the flat-tailed horned lizard is capable of disappearing on the desert floor. When a predator threatens, the lizard may run a short distance and then stop ...

In the animal kingdom, some species showcase exceptional defence mechanisms to fend off predators, highlighting their ...

It's a master of camouflage in the Australian outback. While often mistaken for the North American desert horned lizard, the thorny devil belongs to the Lacertilia: Agamidae family, distinct from ...

Intrigued, they took a closer look at the “distinct” reptiles and quickly realized they’d discovered a new species: Acanthosaura cuongi, or Cuong’s horned tree lizard. An Acanthosaura ...