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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 ...
Nature’s ‘Swiss Army Knife’: What Can We Learn From Venom?
A study of Gila monster venom helped start the revolution in weight-loss drugs. But scientists think that’s just the ...
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Gila monster spit inspired a new way to detect rare pancreatic tumors
Most people can at least recognize the 1.5-foot-long lizard due its striking bumpy, pink and black scales ... But inside the Gila monster’s spit is also a substance that is now showing major ...
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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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9 fascinating facts about world's deadliest lizard
The Gila monster is the largest lizard in the United States, growing to 22 inches long and weighing over a pound. It has a large head, short, stout legs, and a short, thick tail. 4 / 10 ...
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 ...
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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 reptile appears on a yellow background alongside red lettering on the new plate, which benefits ...