The Australian gecko is one of the most widespread and recognisable reptiles across the continent, inhabiting an impressive range of environments. From dense rainforests and dry deserts to sandy ...

Hundreds of new species were discovered in 2025, with over 850 new marine species documented and many more described by scientists worldwide. Even so, each discovery of an animal previously unknown to ...

Beneath the scales of Australia’s iconic monitor lizards (commonly known as goannas), scientists have discovered an unexpected secret: a hidden layer of bony skin structures known as osteoderms.

One animal in Australia is so difficult to spot it has been named the hidden dragon lizard. The reptile, which blends perfectly into the reddish orange terrain, avoided documented sightings for years.

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Meet the lizards -- Where lizards live -- Form and function -- Senses : sight, scent and sound -- How lizards manage their temperatures -- How lizards protect themselves -- What lizards eat -- How ...

Scientists have uncovered hidden bony armor—called osteoderms—beneath the skin of 29 goanna species across Australasia, a discovery that radically changes what we thought we knew about lizard ...