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Discover why the horned lizard can shoot blood from its eyes as a unique defense mechanism

This lizard can shoot blood from its eyes (yes, you read it right)

September 15, 2025 12:30 pm

This reptile has developed a unique and startling defence mechanism: it can squirt blood from the corners of its eyes to deter predators.

Meet the marine iguana – the world’s only lizard that dives into the sea

Meet the only lizard that lives half its life in the ocean

July 29, 2025 4:26 pm

Most lizards are land lovers, but not this one. The marine iguana (Amblyrhynchus cristatus) has evolved to thrive on both land and sea, making it one of nature’s rare oddities

5 Disgusting Facts about Lizards: While lizards play an important role in our ecosystems by keeping insect populations in check, there's no denying they can be downright unsettling

5 disgusting facts about lizards

June 17, 2025 3:20 pm

5 Disgusting Facts about Lizards: If you thought their darting tongues and sudden tail drops were the extent of their weirdness, think again.

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150-year-old ‘mystery’ over desert lizard’s identity solved

May 25, 2025 5:06 am

The move ends decades of confusion among herpetologists, who had long grappled with scattered and poorly documented specimens kept across museums in Kolkata, London, and Vienna

Explore the rare world of venomous lizards

These lizards can bite you-- one of them even killed a man with its venom

May 12, 2025 2:28 pm

While encounters with venomous lizards are rare, they often occur when humans step into wild territories—either for research, tourism, or exotic pet keeping. These creatures don’t attack unprovoked; they simply defend themselves with the tools nature has given them.

Horned lizards have a bizarre defense mechanism

Nature’s most bizarre: This lizard can shoot toxic blood from its eyes to avoid being attacked and eaten by predators

May 08, 2025 6:24 pm

While the Komodo dragon might claim fame as the largest and most venomous lizard, the horned lizard proves that “power isn't always about size”

Can lizards bite humans? Learn about house lizard bites, and how to treat it safely.

If a lizard bites you, don't panic. Do this

April 29, 2025 4:29 pm

Here's what to do if a lizard bites you

Discover the biggest lizards in the world, from the mighty Komodo dragon to the crocodile monitor. Learn about their habitats, diets, and fascinating behaviors in this guide to giant lizards.

Meet the lizard, found in India, that can grow up to 9 feet

April 03, 2025 3:29 pm

From the Komodo dragon’s brute strength to the crocodile monitor’s agility, the world’s biggest lizards are as fascinating as they are formidable.

Small openings such as ceiling cracks, windows, and ventilation systems serve as entry points, allowing lizards to sneak inside

Four effective solutions to get rid of lizards during summers at home

March 28, 2025 6:59 pm

Lizards are attracted to homes for several reasons, primarily in search of food and shelter.

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Why lizard’s cousin, the commonly found skinks, are difficult to spot

January 05, 2022 1:08 pm

The harmless, non-venomous ones saunter in indoors for heat on wintry evenings or when rains flood their tunnels

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