Monitor lizards are a large group of lizards that fall under the genus Varanus. There are many different types, and they vary widely in size and appearance. Monitor lizards are not native to the ...

Why it's awesome: Earless monitor lizards are dragon-like reptiles that are so rare they're dubbed the "Holy Grail" of herpetology — the study of reptiles and amphibians. The species is the only known ...

A sudden rustle near the garden wall. A long tail disappearing under shrubs. Heavy claw marks near a water source. For many people living near wetlands, rivers, or warm tropical regions, spotting a ...