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  1. Gila monster - Wikipedia

    The Gila monster (Heloderma suspectum, / ˈhiːlə / HEE-lə) is a species of venomous lizard native to the Southwestern United States and the northwestern Mexican state of Sonora. It is a …

  2. Gila monster | Description, Habitat, & Facts | Britannica

    4 days ago · Gila monster, one of two species of North American venomous lizards in the genus Heloderma of the family Helodermatidae. The Gila monster was named for the Gila River …

  3. Gila Monster - U.S. National Park Service

    Apr 3, 2024 · The Gila (pronounced HEE-lah) Monster (Heloderma suspectum) is one of the best known and most often asked about, but it is one of the rarest species to encounter of the …

  4. 10 Gripping Gila Monster Facts - Treehugger

    Jul 11, 2021 · Gila monsters are the only venomous lizard native to the United States and the largest lizard north of the Mexican border. Though they have quite a reputation, much of...

  5. Gila monster, facts and information - National Geographic

    Mar 29, 2023 · What is a Gila monster? The Gila monster (pronounced HEE-luh) is a small, striking lizard with black scales and an array of orange stripes and spots. Along with their close …

  6. Gila Monster - National Geographic Kids

    Their bulky bodies, slow-moving stride, thick forked tongue, and snorting hisses reinforce the name Gila monster. They live in the dry, arid regions such as the Mojave, Sonoran, and …

  7. Gila Monster - Facts, Diet, Habitat & Pictures on Animalia.bio

    The Gila monster (Heloderma suspectum) is a heavy slow-moving venomous lizard. It is the largest extant lizard native to North America north of the Mexican border. The name "Gila" …

  8. Gila Monster - San Diego Zoo Animals & Plants

    Gila monsters are heavy-bodied lizards covered with beadlike scales, called osteoderms, that are black and yellow or pink covering all but their belly. The Gila monster is venomous; its venom …

  9. Climate and dispersal ability limit future habitats for Gila monsters ...

    The Gila monster (Heloderma suspectum) is an iconic lizard of the southwestern United States. The northernmost range of Gila monsters is the Mojave Desert, an area experiencing rapid …

  10. Lizard venom inspired Ozempic — as FDA warns of fake jabs

    5 days ago · The Gila monster is a large, magnificent and venomous desert-dwelling reptile found throughout the southwestern US and Mexico. A toxic bite from the Gila can cause searing …