A record number of Texas horned lizards are now in the wild thanks to captive breeding efforts to restore the threatened ...

The greater short-horned lizard boasts an impressive arsenal of defense mechanisms—more impressive than the myths they inspire.

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 ...

The Texas Hill Country just got 617 new lizards, courtesy of the Fort Worth Zoo and its conservation partners.

Why they're awesome: Greater short-horned lizards have a squat, flat shape and short snouts, which makes them look more like amphibians than reptiles — hence the nickname "horny toads." ...

Fort Worth Zoo's member release Texas horned lizards into the wild at Mason Mountain wildlife Management Area.(Photo courtesy of Fort Worth Zoo) The Fort Worth Zoo announced the release of a ...

The Oklahoma City Zoo and Botanical Garden and Oklahoma Zoological Society are partnering with COOP Ale Works to help further ...

With its cryptic coloration and flat body, the flat-tailed horned lizard is capable of disappearing on the desert floor. When a predator threatens, the lizard may run a short distance and then stop ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Name: Greater short-horned lizard (Phrynosoma hernandesi) Where they live: North and Central ...

Another year of record-breaking success! 👏 The Fort Worth Zoo has once again proven our leadership in Texas horned lizard conservation by hatching and releasing more of these iconic reptiles ...