Why it's awesome: Earless monitor lizards are dragon-like reptiles that are so rare they're dubbed the "Holy Grail" of herpetology — the study of reptiles and amphibians. The species is the only known ...

Monitor lizards are a large group of lizards that fall under the genus Varanus. There are many different types, and they vary widely in size and appearance. Monitor lizards are not native to the ...

In this heartwarming video, Javi, the world’s largest capybara, is given a swimming lesson in his new water enclosure. Watch as Javi takes to the water, showing off his natural love for swimming, ...

Mysterious 160 million-year-old creature unearthed on Isle of Skye is part lizard, part snake New species of Jurassic 'sword dragon' could help solve an evolutionary mystery 95 million-year-old 'tiny, ...