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The Venomous Gila Monster Isn't As Scary As You Might Think
Native to the Sonoran Desert of the American southwest and Mexico, the Gila monster (Heloderma suspectum) might look and ...
Natural History Museum%2c London10 个月
Gila monster: meet the lizard whose venomous bite is saving lives
Over 30 years ago scientists discovered the potential of Gila monster venom as a treatment for type 2 diabetes. The desert-dwelling Gila monster (Heloderma suspectum) is the United States' largest and ...