During Rip’s long hibernation, his mouth had “grown together,” and that “if necessary, the mouth will be opened by an operation.” (It’s not clear whether this happened or not.) Thing we were happiest ...

When my grandson Parker was 11 years old, he called me from a coastal island with exciting news. Problem was I took the call ...

which confirmed to researchers that the toad belonged to a group known as horned toads, according to the study. The Lichun horned toad, or Boulenophrys lichun, was named after its breeding season ...

The short-horned lizard is often referred to as a “horned toad” or “horny toad” because its squat, flattened shape and short, blunt snout give it a toad-ish look. There are over a dozen ...

KENEDY, Texas — "We couldn't wait to get home, change our clothes and go play with the Horned Toads," says Lisa Yaklin. She grew up in Kenedy, Texas... now designated as the 'Horned Toad Capital ...

Wildlife conservationists are working with landowners and concerned Texans to recover at-risk species. Currently, more than 1 ...

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Presumably, horned lizards from the Southwest were released in areas of the Southeast ecologically similar to their native ...

“I caught an adult horned toad, and he sprayed blood on me through his eyes, just like they’re supposed to,” Parker said when I could hear better. Then it all made sense. My son and grandson ...