(Phys.org)—A James Cook University researcher has helped uncover two new lizard species in the Townsville area. Dr Conrad Hoskin from JCU's School of Marine and Tropical Biology, and Patrick Couper ...

Claim to fame: Five-lined skinks are among the most common lizards found over much of the state (including this area), but they’re much more frequently heard than seen. They’re often the lizards ...

During warmer months, I am asked many questions about lizards, especially skinks and geckos. Of the almost 6,000 living species of lizards currently recognized, the ones in these families are the most ...

A diverse group of lizards known as the social skinks is helping scientists answer questions about some of the fundamental workings of evolution. Skinks are a large group of lizards that typically ...

In past columns I featured three of the six species of lizards native to Indiana. This column will highlight the three remaining, all members of the skink family. The most common of the skinks is the ...

Researchers in Australia have described three new lizard species from the northwestern part of the continent. “It just goes to show that we still haven’t discovered all the diversity that’s out there, ...

Question: This little guy lives around our house. We see him almost daily. Do you know what he is? Salamander? Skink? Lizard? The animal pictured is both a lizard and a skink – specifically, a Common ...

Blue-tongued skinks are popular pets among reptile enthusiasts. They’re relatively small lizards that only grow up to 24 inches long. They’re docile and like to eat insects, fruits, and vegetables, so ...