To stave off extinction, the Fish and Wildlife Service listed the lizard as endangered under the federal Endangered Species Act last spring. The ESA is the nation’s strongest law for protecting ...

At first glance, the lizards seemed “superficially” similar to a known species of gecko, but later DNA tests and detailed analyses gave a different result. Researchers realized they’d ...

Feb. 3, 2025 — A new study has estimated it would cost $15.6 billion per year for 30 years to prevent extinction for 99 of Australia's priority species. The research highlights the urgent need ...

During their search, the team noticed several unfamiliar-looking lizards and caught them, the study said. They took a closer look and soon realized they’d discovered a new species: Scincella ...