The primary purpose of this venom is thought to be for subduing prey and deterring predators rather than for offensive aggression. Large Gila Monster. Image by REPTILES4ALL via Depositphotos. Gila ...

Its combat tactic is quick, aggressive, and tactical. Even though the Gila Monster is not as swift as the King Cobra, it is a determined animal. The Gila Monster does not use speed like the King ...

Lizard Gila Monster( Heloderma suspectum). Image via Depositphotos. As one of the most iconic reptiles in the American Southwest, the Gila monster has long fascinated and intrigued with its ...

For Gila monsters that live in the warming Mojave Desert, relocating to beat the heat may not be so simple. While climate change might create some better habitats, the lizards could be left behind ...

Gila monsters are large, bearded lizards native to deserts in the U.S. southwest and parts of Mexico. They are among the few venomous lizards. Due to their size and slow metabolism, they are slow ...

A fox tested positive for rabies in Gila County after exhibiting "aggressive behavior," according to Gila County Animal Care and Control. The fox was reported to be attacking private property near ...

The Gila Monsters (28–6) enter riding a 10-game winning streak and are making their second straight Final Four appearance. A year ago, they reached this same stage before falling to eventual national ...

Casa Grande-based artist Mauriel “Mory” Morejon is painting a new mural on the 200-square-foot wall around the fitness court, which will bring vibrant colors of blooming cacti and a native Gila ...

These Arizona animals can harm or even kill a person with bites or stings. What to know about bark scorpions, black widows, Gila monsters and more.

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