From a tiny turtle hatchling to a breaching whale, AP’s best nature photos of 2025 capture life in all its forms.

Discover breathtaking images capturing the beauty and fragility of nature, from tiny hatchlings to majestic predators.

The leopard gecko is known for its unique characteristics and behaviors. These small lizards are native to the arid regions ...

As habitat loss and invasive predators decimate the Texas horned lizard population, researchers are banking on statewide ...

In a thrilling comeback for herpetology, researchers have discovered a Blue-tailed Sandveld Lizard, a species last seen over 50 years ago, raising hopes for more discoveries and conservation efforts ...

The Associated Press’ most striking images from nature in 2025 show existence as fragile as an albino turtle hatchling among its peers or a cicada’s translucent wings.

What do Nile monitor lizards look like? Nile monitors are olive green to black in color and have cream-colored or yellow stripes on the jaw and head. They have rows of yellowish, V-shaped stripes ...

Lizards possess a remarkable survival strategy where their tails detach and continue to wriggle, distracting predators and allowing the lizard to escape. This ability, controlled by nerves within the ...

Winter brings unexpected house guests as lizards seek warmth and shelter indoors. Fortunately, natural methods can deter them effectively. Simple habits like maintaining cooler indoor temperatures, ...

We'd like to welcome this curious armless burrowing lizard into the New Species Hall of Fame. Despite being built for life underground, in the end this slider skink was no match for scientists who had ...

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