The short-horned lizard is often referred to as a “horned toad” or “horny toad” because ... efforts to eradicate ants—their staple food—and the pet trade have all contributed to ...

When you think of “gory” animals, creatures like great white sharks, tigers, and vampire bats might come to mind. But the most gruesome defense mechanism of any animal belongs to something ...

Their ravenous appetite and huge mouths have earned them and other horned frogs the pet-trade nickname "Pac Man frogs." ...