Growing up to two feet long, the Gila monster's size sets it apart from many other smaller, more agile Sonoran Desert lizards. "They did not read the book on how to be a desert lizard," says Dale ...

In the wild, Gila monsters spend as much as 95 per cent of the time underground to conserve water in hot, dry weather, coming out more frequently in wet weather, DeNardo said. For their size ...

The Gila monster (pronounced "HEE-luh") is one of nature’s most intriguing yet misunderstood reptiles. This lizard inhabits the arid landscapes of the southwestern United States and northern ...

Gila monsters are odd lizards ... What’s more, the tumors are usually smaller than an inch in size, making them difficult to locate and diagnose. Now, however, a novel PET scan variant appears ...

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 ...