The Gila monster is considered near threatened by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). The species is declining due to habitat loss from urbanization and agricultural ...

The Gila Monster has a venomous bite that it uses primarily for defense. Unlike snakes, it doesn’t inject venom but instead allows it to flow into its prey through grooved teeth. When it bites ...

habitat enhancement and education projects. The Gila Monster plate is the fifth wildlife art plate to be released, joining ...

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

“This lawsuit will force federal agencies to follow their own rules and finally protect the Gila River’s fragile endangered species habitat from destructive livestock grazing,” said Taylor McKinnon, ...

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 wildlife research, habitat ...