Imagine facing a predator and, instead of running, you suddenly squirt blood from your eyes as a defense. It sounds like a ...

If you’re from Texas you may have heard the story of Ol’ Rip, a lizard that was sealed in a time capsule for 30 years, but ...

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

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 ...

APRIL 7, 2020 — The Texas horned lizard, one of the state’s well-loved creatures and the official state reptile, has seen a decline in numbers over the past few years, leading the state to classify it ...

"However, any animal will defend itself." The invasion started in 1928 with the horned lizard, according to state wildlife ...

Experts estimate the Horned Lizard has disappeared from as much as 30% of its natural habitat. Agricultural practices, encroachment by humans and the elimination of its primary food source ...

The island is noted for being one of the locations where Texas horned lizards, also called horned toads or horned frogs, have been introduced and now thrive. Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily ...

This week’s entry: Ol’ Rip The Horned Toad What it’s about: The most famous lizard in American history. In 1928, a time capsule was opened in Eastland, Texas, and inside was a still-living ...

We answer all your questions about TCU during women's March Madness. Where is it? What does it mean? What is a Horned Frog?