This extremely rare western Texas lizard might be endangered, UT-Arlington says
The uncertainty over its status is due to the similarity between it and another slightly smaller and less rare reptile.
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Lizard spit can help detect a rare pancreatic tumor
A molecule in lizard saliva may make it easier to find certain tumors in the pancreas.
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UTA researchers begin quest for rare lizard
In the Chinati Mountains of western Texas lives a rare lizard. Commonly known as Dixon’s whiptail, the fast-moving reptile ...
Wildlife Smuggling Racket Busted: Rare Snakes, Reptiles, Caged Orangutan Rescued From Dombivli House; VIDEO
Thane: In a significant operation exposing a wildlife smuggling racket, the Forest Officials rescued rare species of animals ...
Is this a new Texas lizard species? Researchers plan to find out.
Matthew Fujita, a biology professor at UTA who also serves as a lead investigator on the project, said the lizards are not ...
Chinati Mountains’ Secret: Biologists Are on the Hunt for a Rare Lizard in Texas
A team will assess whether the West Texas lizard qualifies as a new species and merits conservation efforts. In the Chinati Mountains of western Texas resides a rare lizard known as Dixon’s whiptail.
Marine iguana: Exploring habitat, diet, behaviour, and more of the only lizard to live on land and sea
The Galápagos Islands' marine iguanas are unique reptiles that have adapted to life on land and in the sea. These remarkable creatures, known for their dark scales and swimming abilities, forage for ...
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Northwest Montana’s rare species have vital role in ecosystems
The northern bog lemming is a small, rust colored rodent with a short tail and a hairy snout. Active year-round, day and ...
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Man jailed after rare lizard theft from a pet shop
A man has been jailed for stealing a rare lizard from a charity pet shop in Chorley. Lizzie, a Gecko, was stolen from her ...
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A Rare Triassic Fossil Found in Brazil Could Shed Light on the Origin of Dinosaurs
The 237-million-year-old remains are among the oldest silesaurid fossils ever found, adding to paleontologists' understanding ...
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Scan based on lizard saliva detects rare tumor
In rare cases, the beta cells malfunction ... based on a substance found in the saliva of the Gila monster, a type of lizard native to desert areas in the United States. Gotthardt explains ...
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Scan Detects Rare Tumor Using Lizard Saliva-Based Tracer
In rare cases, the beta cells malfunction ... The new scan is based on a substance found in the saliva of the Gila monster, a type of lizard native to desert areas in the United States. Gotthardt ...