The basilisk lizard, often called the “Jesus lizard” or water walking lizard, is a truly remarkable species that fascinates scientists, wildlife enthusiasts, and engineers alike. Found in the lush ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. This lizard’s physiology rewrites what we thought reptiles ...

The frilled shark, also called the lizard shark (Chlamydoselachus anguineus), is one of the ocean’s most ancient species. Its appearance and primitive features have barely changed since the Cretaceous ...