A study of Gila monster venom helped start the revolution in weight-loss drugs. But scientists think that’s just the ...

Gila monsters are odd lizards ... are only one of two known lizard species in the world capable of producing venom. While receiving a neurotoxic poison-filled bite is rarely fatal, it isn ...

With only a few lizards in the world, Gila monsters are one of the two venomous lizards native to North America, with the other being the Mexican beaded lizard. Its venom is made by a row of ...

The Gila Monster is not only one of the most fascinating reptiles but also the only venomous lizard native to the United States. Here are nine incredible facts about this unique and dangerous lizard.

The medicinal promise of venomous animals is an exciting development in biotechnology. In a world where venomous animals have ...

Its most frightening aspect, though, is probably its poisonous bite. Unlike a snake, which injects venom through hollow fangs, the gila monster’s venom flows through large grooved lower teeth. The ...

Motorists in New Mexico will have a new license plate option, featuring the Gila Monster. The New Mexico Game Department of ...

"The Gila monster license plate is the fifth wildlife ... "As one of only two venomous lizards in North America, it uses its venom primarily for defense," the Motor Vehicle Division adds.