Gila monster | Description, Habitat, & Facts | Britannica
Dec 16, 2025 · Gila monster, one of two species of North American venomous lizards in the genus Heloderma of the family Helodermatidae. The Gila monster was named for the Gila River basin and …
Gila monster - Wikipedia
In 2023, Australian band King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard released a single titled "Gila Monster" from their album PetroDragonic Apocalypse, with the album's artwork featuring a Gila monster on its cover …
Gila monster - Smithsonian's National Zoo
The Gila monster is one of only small number of venomous lizards (including the Mexican beaded lizard, the Komodo dragon and some Australian species). Rather than injecting venom through hollow fangs …
Gila Monster: Venomous Species, Desert Adaptations, Diet
Mar 25, 2025 · Discover the Gila Monster, one of only two venomous lizards in the world. Learn about its distinctive beaded skin, lethal bite capability, and desert survival adaptations.
Gila Monster - National Geographic Kids
The Gila (pronounced HEE-luh) is the largest lizard native to the United States. Their black bodies are covered in beadlike scales with bright spots, blotches, or bands of pink, orange, or...
The Secret Venomous History of Ozempic - Popular Mechanics
Oct 8, 2025 · Scientists discovered that Gila monster venom contains a compound that slows digestion. It led to one of the biggest medical breakthroughs in recent times.
The Gila: where wilderness was born and why it's at risk
1 day ago · In the Gila National Forest, roadless areas shelter wildlife, protect clean water and preserve America's first wilderness.
The Gila River: Lifeline, Legacy and the Fight for Native Rights in ...
1 day ago · Beyond survival, the Gila River shaped culture, community and spiritual practices, becoming an integral part of identity and tradition. However, this vital resource was threatened over the years …
10 Fascinating Facts About Gila Monsters - A-Z Animals
Mar 17, 2025 · Gila monsters are one of the few species of venomous lizards on the planet. Discover 10 incredible facts about these heavy, slow-moving reptiles.
Home | Gila National Forest | Forest Service
The Gila National Forest includes more wilderness than any other national forest in the Southwest. This undeveloped natural country can refresh the human spirit simply by its grandeur, purity, and …