The supersized dinosaurs of the past may no longer roam our planet, but the age of truly colossal reptiles is far from over. In fact, many of the world’s largest lizards belong to the genus Varanus, a ...

When the fossils of a giant plant-eating reptile were found in South East Asia, paleontologists wanted to give the world’s largest lizard ever discovered a proper name. They just couldn’t decide ...

The dinosaurs may have vanished millions of years ago, but their distant reptilian relatives still thrive on Earth in fascinating ways. Among them, certain lizard species have evolved into true giants ...

Komodo National Park in Indonesia — home to the world's biggest lizard, the Komodo dragon — is at risk from the same visitors who hope to see one of these incredible creatures. Tourism brings money ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The giant lizard found in a Bay Area home. (Alameda Police Department) One of the world's largest species of lizards, an ornate ...