We’ve already mentioned the marine iguana’s blunt snouts and sharp claws that allow them to feed. They’ve also developed webbed feet and a flattened tail, which help them swim and dive deep ...

“I enjoy them because they come across as very amiable and easygoing,” says Amy MacLeod, a conservation biologist at Leipzig University, who studies marine iguana populations. “They are ...

Scientists have discovered a new lizard-like species that lurked in shallow water to pick off its prey – with the help of a short, flat tail used ... small-headed marine reptiles with fangs ...

Sure, I love to see pelicans, albatross and hawks too, but my heart is with iguanas. If you’re a ... details include a laterally flattened tail that acts as a rudder for swimming, and a squared ...