The investigative minds at How to Survive examine Gila monster behavior, bite risks, and defensive strategies for survival in the wild.

A Colorado man has died after being bitten by his pet Gila monster in what would be a rare death by one of the desert lizards if the creature’s venom turns out to have been the cause. Christopher Ward ...

Lizards are found across nearly every continent, and while most species are shy and harmless, a handful have evolved into formidable predators capable of inflicting serious harm. From the arboreal ...

Long before Ozempic and Wegovy became household names, a Department of Veterans Affairs researcher studying Gila monster venom in a Bronx laboratory made a discovery that would revolutionize diabetes ...

Powerful, carnivorous Nile monitor lizards are expanding through South Florida's canal systems, with sightings climbing sharply, according to wildlife officials.

A voluntary nationwide recall of Chips Ahoy! Baked Bites Brookie snacks is expanding, according to a recent notice published by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. An initial recall was announced ...

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