A record number of Texas horned lizards are now in the wild thanks to captive breeding efforts to restore the threatened ...

There are over a dozen recognized horned-lizard species found in the deserts and semi-arid environments of North and Central America, from southern Canada to Guatemala. Species are distinguishable ...

In 1980, the flat-tailed horned lizard in California was designated a sensitive species by the Bureau of Land Management. But it was not until 1993 that the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service finally ...

When threatened by a predator, the lizard can shoot a stream of blood from its eyes, reaching distances of up to five feet. About eight species of horned lizards use this defense mechanism to keep ...

Around eight species of horned lizards are thought to use this grisly trick, known as autohaemorrhaging. Greater short-horned lizards, which grow to around 6 inches (15 centimeters) long ...

Out of the 617 horned lizards that were hatched at the Fort ... 2024 According to Texas Parks and Wildlife, this species is also known as a horny toad. The lizard features several noticeable ...

Baby Horned Lizard season is in full swing at the San Antonio Zoo, with 38 hatchings so far in 2024, with more anticipated. The Texas Horned Lizard was once a prevalent feature across west Texas ...

The Lichun horned toad, or Boulenophrys lichun, was named after its breeding season, researchers said, as “the song of the new species heralds the spring of a year.” Want to read more?

The Fort Worth Zoo just released a record-breaking number of Texas horned lizards into their native habitat, zoo officials announced Tuesday in a press release. In total, the zoo, in partnership ...

In 1980, the flat-tailed horned lizard in California was designated a sensitive species by the Bureau of Land Management. But it was not until 1993 that the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service finally ...

Another year of record-breaking success! 👏 The Fort Worth Zoo has once again proven our leadership in Texas horned lizard conservation by hatching and releasing more of these iconic reptiles ...