Think birds can’t have spikes? Think again. Explore the world of spiky animals, from crowned cranes to hedgehogs and venomous ...

From tree stumps and rocks, the spiny reptiles basked ... Western fence lizards can darken in warmer temperatures, sometimes appearing black in color. Dania Maxwell / Los Angeles TimesFence ...

Unique creatures, odd animals and new species are discovered across the planet. Some are found lurking in remote corners of ...

An invasive lizard species that looks as if its head was dunked in bright ... have one native species of gecko),” Dr. Steve Johnson told WKMG. “The agama have spiny scales and a somewhat rough ...

From Hawaii's Papakōlea Beach to Butiama Beach in Tanzania to Reynisfjara in Iceland, there are many incredible beaches all ...

An invasive lizard species that looks as if its head ... of gecko),” Dr. Steve Johnson told WKMG. “The agama have spiny scales and a somewhat rough appearance, whereas our geckos have small ...

Scientists found a “large”-headed creature with spiny skin on a mountain in ... This moderately sized lizard, with its large black eyes and clawed limbs, was discovered during an ant survey.

Let’s discover which animals call the Petrified Forest National Park home. From big to small, each plays an important role in this desert ecosystem. The Petrified Forest in Arizona spans 218,533 acres ...

Desert Spiny lizard. Image by Vickie J Anderson ... Though less common in the dunes themselves, black bears inhabit the forested areas of the park, feeding on berries, insects, and occasionally ...