A humble little lizard has developed a clever escape route from predators – it blows a bubble over its nostrils and scuba dives to safety for 20 minutes or more. Now, a biologist has explored exactly ...

To investigate whether the bubble serves a functional role in respiration or is merely a by-product, Dr. Swierk applied a substance to the lizards’ skin surface that would prevent bubble formation.

"These results bring us closer to unraveling the mechanisms." Scientists discover concerning changes in lizards: 'We are ...

When Dr. Lindsey Swierk studies water anoles in Central and South America, she can feel their presence even when she doesn't see them. The assistant research professor of biological sciences at ...

This reptile has developed a unique and startling defence mechanism: it can squirt blood from the corners of its eyes to ...

Here’s what to know about the snake-like eastern glass lizard found throughout South Carolina, including barrier islands and the Francis Marion National Forest.

Scientists discovered Agriodontosaurus helsbypetrae, a tiny ancient lizard with oversized teeth, changing the story of lizard ...

This little lizard can fire blood up to 5 feet from its face, has spiky horns and inflates itself to choke predators. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.