Arizona man shocked when he finds unexpected, giant creature swimming in his pool

Talk about a lounge lizard. An Asian Water Monitor lizard — the second largest in the world — shocked an Arizona man when it ...
Terra Planet Earth on MSN

He heard a splash in his pool — then saw one of the world’s largest lizards

He Heard a Splash in His Pool — Then Saw One of the World’s Largest Lizards ...
Terra Planet Earth on MSN

A routine morning turned into a rare wildlife encounter

A Routine Morning Turned Into a Rare Wildlife Encounter ...
AZ Central

Why do lizards do push ups? Here's what those Arizona geckos are up to

Lizards do push ups to communicate, not to exercise or regulate temperature. Male lizards do push ups to display dominance, defend territory and attract mates. Female lizards may do push ups to defend ...
AZ Central

Advocates want to protect a lizard that's vanishing from Arizona's Sky Islands

A genetically distinct population of Yarrow's spiny lizard in Arizona's Mule Mountains is facing local extinction due to climate change. Conservationists have petitioned to list the lizard as a ...
East Valley Tribune

Expeditions will walk the path of the lizard

Lizards are part of the deal in Arizona. The scaly little buggers scurry between patio planters and along retaining walls — sometimes beguiling, other times scaring the bejesus out of us. You can ...