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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 ...
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What is the Gila monster, and why are its bites so dangerous?
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 ...
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Gila monster spit inspired a new way to detect rare pancreatic tumors
But inside the Gila monster’s spit is also a substance that is now showing major promise in helping detect extremely hard-to-find pancreatic tumors. On rare occasions, beta cells responsible for ...
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Gila monster: meet the lizard whose venomous bite is saving lives
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 ...
Department of Game and Fish release new Gila Monster license plate
Motorists in New Mexico will have a new license plate option, featuring the Gila Monster. The New Mexico Game Department of ...