Roughly 20 million years ago, monitor lizards, also known as goannas, appeared in Australia. These reptiles not only adapted ...

Beneath the scales of Australia's iconic monitor lizards (commonly known as goannas), scientists have discovered an ...

Scientists have uncovered hidden bony armor—called osteoderms—beneath the skin of 29 goanna species across Australasia, a ...

Learn more about the osteoderms found in monitor lizards – a hidden bone structure that may hold an evolutionary advantage.

Monitor lizards, or goannas, have been discovered to possess osteoderms—bone structures previously overlooked—reshaping our ...

An Australian lizard in the same genus as the komodo dragon has been found harboring secret bone chainmail under their scaly ...

Osteoderms are not new to science. They are common in crocodiles, armadillos and even ancient dinosaurs like the Stegosaurus.

Australian goannas adapted remarkably well to harsh climates. Scientists looking for hidden bone structures in lizards may be ...

Monitor lizards are a genus of large lizards found in Africa, Southern Asia, and Australia. There are 80 recognized species of monitor lizards, including the Komodo dragon, Asian water monitor ...

The giant monitor lizard, or Perenti, reigns as the true king of lizards in Australia, outshining even the venomous snakes that lurk in the wild. Known for its immense size, powerful jaws, and ...

SUNSHINE COAST, Australia, March 21 (UPI) --An Australian snake-catching group captured footage of two large monitor lizards engaged in a wrestling match for supremacy in a wooded area.The video ...