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

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 ...

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.

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 a species of lizard that was once thought to be one of only two species of venomous lizards. (The other is the Mexican beaded lizard.) The Gila monster lives in the deserts of ...

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