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The Gila monster’s venomous bite evolved solely for self-defense purposes, allowing them to defend themselves against predators like coyotes, owls, and hawks. Because of this, DeNardo says, they don’t ...

The Gila monster holds the honor of being the first animal in the United States to be given legal protection in 1952. However, their habitat and numbers are still under threat from human activities.

The Gila monster apparently was named for sightings near the Gila River - and because its appearance brought to mind a monster. Contact reporter Doug Kreutz at dkreutz@azstarnet.com or at 573-4192 ...

The Gila monster's bite may be agonising, but humans have been using the lizard's venom to save lives. Over 30 years ago scientists discovered the potential of Gila monster venom as a treatment for ...

Fitzgerald said, of the thousands of lizard species, the Gila monster is one of only two that are venomous. “These are shy nocturnal animals, you know, that come out at night,” Fitzgerald said.

Among the incidents were a capuchin monkey attack on child guests and a Gila monster bite that put the zoo director — exotic animal enthusiast and 1980s drug kingpin Mario Tabraue — in ...

Pet Gila monster bites man, who dies in what experts call a "rare event" 03:03 The Jefferson County coroner has confirmed that a 34-year-old Colorado man died this month, days after being bitten ...

Lizard venom has played a crucial part in helping humans take a bite out of diabetes and obesity. The Gila monster is a large, magnificent and venomous desert-dwelling reptile found throughout the ...

Colorado Gila monster 'Winston' bites, kills Colorado man who owned reptile as pet The Colorado man died after 1 of his 2 venomous pet Gila monsters escaped his cage and bit him ...

Gila monsters are odd lizards, both from a physical and chemical standpoint. Most people can at least recognize the 1.5-foot-long lizard due its striking bumpy, pink and black scales, squat body ...