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24 Nov 2020

Not just lizards, but these reptiles can also regrow their tails

The findings are published in the journal Scientific Reports. Team of scientists used advanced imaging techniques combined with demonstrated methods of studying anatomy and tissue organization to examine the structure of these regrown tails. They found that these new tails were complex structures with a central skeleton composed of cartilage surrounded by connective tissue that was interlaced with blood vessels and nerves.

07 Mar 2018

Oldest reptile that could shed its tail to escape predators identified

Interestingly, the research team found that young captorhinids had well-formed cracks, while those in some adults tended to fuse up.

06 Nov 2017

Geckos' tail-regrowth cells could coax human spinal injuries to heal: Scientists

Geckos are able to regenerate a new tail within a month – faster than any other type of lizard.

20 Jun 2017

Scientists welcome three newly discovered species of chameleons!

There are 206 described species of chameleons on the planet and Hughes hopes to continue finding many more.

21 Apr 2017

'Road accidents killing frogs, lizards'

This industrial township, surrounded by cultivable agricultural land, harbours 97 small and 57 heavy engineering and manufacturing establishments.

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23 Feb 2017

All four monitor lizards in Delhi zoo dead due to 'shock'

As per the postmortem report, the lizards died of shock. Khan said the reptiles died on February 1, 2, 11 and 15.

23 Sep 2015

Male lizards put their lives at risk to attract mates

The bright colours that male lizards use for sexual signalling to attract females also increase their exposure to preying birds, new research reveals.

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