A James Cook University biologist has discovered a new species of lizard on Scawfell Island, a remote island 50 km east of Mackay in north Queensland.

The discovery of the Scawfell Island sunskink marks the second unique species to be unearthed on Scawfell Island near Mackay.

A western spiny-tailed skink. Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any ...

The Florida Keys mole skink is one of the rarest and most mysterious of Florida natives. This small, five-inch-long lizard has shiny, armor-like scales, a pinkish-red tail and a brown body. It's a ...

The Jacksonville Zoo is full of unique wildlife, which is made evident by the existence of Herman, a prehensile-tailed skink who seems to show an interest in becoming a news anchor!

A James Cook University biologist has discovered a new species of lizard on Scawfell Island, a remote island 50km east of Mackay in north ...

If you a walking in the countryside and see a reptile with smooth, shiny scales like a snake, but also with four legs like a lizard - don't fret. It is no monster hybrid: it is a skink. With 600 ...