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A newly discovered marine reptile from the Jurassic period, nicknamed the "Sword Dragon," sheds light on the evolution of ...

A rare and legless lizard known for snapping off its tail to distract predators may soon get federal protection as an endangered species, a boost for the elusive reptile that is often confused for a ...

Mimic glass lizard faces rapid decline as longleaf pine habitat vanishes. Center for Biological Diversity petitions USFWS to list species as endangered. Listing could trigger critical habitat ...

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AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom. Read our AI Policy. A rare and legless lizard known for snapping off its tail to distract predators may soon get federal protection as an endangered ...

In England, the “sword dragon” is discovered, a new species of Jurassic ichthyosaur that reveals clues about marine evolution ...

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Scientists in India discover a small lizard covered in spines, revealing a unique new species of gecko - Hemidactylus ...

S INGAPORE, Oct 20 — A leopard tortoise and a spiny-tailed monitor lizard were among endangered animals seized by Singapore’s ...

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