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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 sound threatening. But to many, it's known for its status as the largest ...
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The world's 'wettest desert' across two countries with two rainy seasons
Far from a barren wasteland, the Sonoran is home to at least ... aptly named the Gila monster. Another phenomenon which makes this desert unique is its haboobs: thundering sand storms which ...
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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: 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 ...
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Department of Game and Fish release new Gila Monster license plate
Howard Brandenburg. The Gila Monster is an iconic animal in the southwest desert and spends most of its life in underground burrows. It is one of only two venomous lizards in North America ...
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Gila monster stars on new New Mexico license plate
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- New Mexico has a new license plate that features the Gila monster ... The Gile monster is an iconic resident of the American Southwest's desert habitats, officials ...