The lizards were seen “running a short distance before crouching and pulling their limbs into their body to expertly mimic a pebble,” researchers said. Photo by Stephen Mahony. There had not been a ...

One animal in Australia is so difficult to spot it has been named the hidden dragon lizard. The reptile, which blends perfectly into the reddish orange terrain, avoided documented sightings for years.

Some animals survive by strength or speed, but this lizard has evolved something far stranger. When faced with danger it can perform a biological trick that seems almost like a miracle.

This article was published in Scientific American’s former blog network and reflects the views of the author, not necessarily those of Scientific American Devi Stuart-Fox is an evolutionary biologist ...

As their name suggests, Australian water dragons are a semi-aquatic lizard species native to Australia. They have a distinctive pattern on their skin, making them easily recognizable. While found ...