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

Unlike most of the world's lizards, the Gila monster's venom allows it to fend off predators despite its lack of agility. They've lived in the Sonoran Desert for millions of years, adapting over ...

Because they are slow, they rely on their painful venom for defence, often giving a warning hiss before their strike. Before Ward, the last person to die of a Gila monster bite, in around 1930 ...

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 ...

Those aren’t their only unique features—they are only one of two known lizard species in the world capable of producing venom ... But inside the Gila monster’s spit is also a substance ...

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.

What does the Gila monster have that we don't have? The key to more effortless weight-loss, apparently. It turns out the venom of a small, Southwestern lizard — the only venomous lizard in ...

However, more than their venom, their bite proves to be more deadly. The lizard's bite is strong and it will not loosen its grip easily on its prey. The Gila monster’s bite is extremely painful ...

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