A study of Gila monster venom helped start the revolution in weight-loss drugs. But scientists think that’s just the ...

The Gila Monster is not only one of the most fascinating reptiles but also the only venomous lizard native to the United States. Here are nine incredible facts about this unique and dangerous lizard.

The Gila monster (pronounced "HEE-luh") is one of nature ... When the lizard bites, small grooves in the teeth help the venom flow into its prey. However, more than their venom, their bite ...

Unlike a snake, which injects venom through hollow fangs, the gila monster’s venom flows through large grooved lower teeth. The longer it chews, the more venom these teeth secrete. Its venom is about ...

The Gila monster (Heloderma suspectum ... These reptiles have a long, rounded snout and powerful jaws lined with razor-sharp teeth. Their bodies are covered in tough, armored scales, and their tails ...

Motorists in New Mexico will have a new license plate option, featuring the Gila Monster. The New Mexico Game Department of ...

But inside the Gila monster’s spit is also a substance that is now showing major promise in helping detect extremely hard-to-find pancreatic tumors. On rare occasions, beta cells responsible for ...

But inside the Gila monster’s spit is also a substance that is now showing major promise in helping detect extremely hard-to-find pancreatic tumors. Before the lizard-inspired solution ...

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Motorists in New Mexico will have a new license plate option, featuring the Gila Monster. The New Mexico Game Department of Game and Fish partnered with the New ...

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- New Mexico has a new license plate that features the Gila monster. The reptile appears on a yellow background alongside red lettering on the new plate, which benefits ...