Scientists discovered troubling news about the Gila monster, one of the most beloved reptiles in the Southwestern United States. A warming climate could make it much harder for them to survive, ...

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VAIL, Ariz. — A couple in southern Arizona got quite the surprise when they found a Gila monster paddling around in their backyard pool — with a large black bug riding on its back. Alissa Corrado, who ...

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — A unique interaction between two of Arizona's venomous creatures was captured earlier this week by a resident in north Scottsdale. A video posted on Christopher Rutz' Instagram ...

A park ranger in the Mojave Desert spotted a rare and elusive desert creature, and she was way excited. Watch here. The post Park Ranger Can’t Contain Joy After Seeing Rare Desert Creature appeared ...

GOLDEN, Colo. (AP) — A Colorado man who was placed on life support after he was bitten by his pet Gila monster died of complications from the desert lizard’s venom, an autopsy report obtained by The ...