‘Ambushing’ snakes and ‘basking’ skinks: Here are the latest new species
From venomous spines to spike-covered genitalia, creatures around the world have unique features that set them apart.
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Skink becomes endemic to Sri Lanka once again
The two rupee note that was in circulation in the 1970s had an image of a skink. The Skink Dasia halianus known as Polon Hikanala in Sinhala was an endemic creature at the time its portrait appeared ...
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Agreement Reached to Speed Endangered Species Protection for Caribbean Lizards
They have cylindrical bodies, and most have ill-defined necks that, together with their sinuous movements and smooth, bronze-colored skin, make them look like stubby snakes with legs. Scientists ...
Miami Herald12d
New species from depths of the ocean and animals rediscovered in the Himalayas: See them
Photo from Hoskin (2025) On Scawfell Island off Australia’s northeastern coast, a new species of skink, Lampropholis isla, was discovered basking in the sun. This vibrant lizard, known as the ...
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Four Caribbean Lizards Proposed for Endangered Species Protections
They have cylindrical bodies and most have ill-defined necks that, together with their sinuous movements and smooth, bronze-colored skin, make them look like stubby snakes with legs. Scientists ...
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The quest to understand the six-toothed rainbow skink species introduced to Darwin
Researchers are studying the six-toothed rainbow skink's presence in Darwin and what it means for local wildlife. It's believed the lizard was introduced to the Top End city about 25 years ago ...