Florida Keys mole skink. (Photo courtesy of U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service) Eight species of skink — a Caribbean lizard that is quickly disappearing — will be finally evaluated for protection under ...

A rare—and potentially new—species of skink has unwittingly been discovered by a cat just looking for a quick snack. The cat dragged the lizard into its owners' home in Taranaki, New Zealand. After ...

Blue-tongued skinks are popular pets among reptile enthusiasts. They’re relatively small lizards that only grow up to 24 inches long. They’re docile and like to eat insects, fruits, and vegetables, so ...

Researchers discovered a new species of golden skink atop an isolated mountain in Papua New Guinea, according to a new study. Allen Allison via Vertebrate Zoology A “large” pregnant creature perched ...

AND IS OKAY. ALL RIGHT. THIS MORNING WE ARE LEARNING THE SCIENCE BEHIND THESE REPTILES CALLED SKINKS. WESH 2’S METEOROLOGIST MARQUISE MEDA TOOK A BREAK FROM THE WEATHER CENTER TO BRING US INTO THEIR ...

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.— The Center for Biological Diversity and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service reached an agreement today that requires the Service to make endangered species decisions for eight rare ...