meaning they don't need to envenomate their prey to eat them. The Gila monster's venomous bite evolved solely for self-defense purposes, allowing them to defend themselves against predators like ...

Exendin-4 is similar to the human hormone GLP-1, which is released after eating and helps control blood sugar levels. In 1952, the Endangered Species Act made the Gila monster the first venomous ...

A 34-year-old Colorado man died last month after getting bitten by a Gila (pronounced HE-la) monster. Christopher Ward’s death may have been the first from a Gila monster in the US in almost a ...

The Gila Monster has a venomous bite that it uses primarily for defense. Unlike snakes, it doesn’t inject venom but instead allows it to flow into its prey through grooved teeth. When it bites ...

The Gila monster's bite may be agonising, but humans have been using the lizard's venom to save lives. Over 30 years ago scientists discovered the potential of Gila monster venom as a treatment for ...