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Remains of Mini 'Komodo Dragon' Found in Greece
By Stephanie Pappas published
The last monitor lizard in Europe is discovered.

Ankylosaurus: Facts About the Armored Lizard
By Joseph Castro published
Thick plates protected this massive dinosaur from predators.

Facts About Gila Monsters
By Alina Bradford published
Gila monsters are the largest lizards native to the United States and one of only two venomous lizards in the world.

Newfound Gecko Species Jumps Out of Its Own Skin
By Mindy Weisberger published
A newly discovered gecko species belongs to a group with an unusual defensive strategy that might make your skin crawl.

Chuckwalla Photos: Meet this Large, Desert-Dwelling Lizard
By Linda & Dr. Dick Buscher published
The cracks and crevasses found throughout Baja and northern Mexico create a special environment for one of the region's most unique animals — the chuckwalla.

Female Komodo Dragon Saved After Her Eggs Burst
By Stephanie Pappas published
Anika, a 6-year-old Komodo dragon, has a new lease on life after emergency surgery.

Giganotosaurus: Facts About the 'Giant Southern Lizard'
By Joseph Castro published
Giganotosaurus was one of the largest meat-eating dinosaurs.

Apatosaurus: Facts About the 'Deceptive Lizard'
By Joseph Castro published
For many years, this dinosaur was mistakenly called Brontosaurus.
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