This is the dramatic moment swimmers panicked when a monitor lizard suddenly emerged in a waterfall pool. Tourists were swimming in the refreshing, flowing water when the large reptile, which had been ...

Experts later said the reptile was likely an Asian water monitor — the second-largest lizard species in the world after the Komodo dragon Wildlife experts believe the massive lizard was likely an ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. May 11 (UPI) --An Arizona man out doing yard work was surprised to see the world's second-largest lizard take a dip in his ...

A Peoria resident found a giant Asian water monitor swimming in his backyard pool. Experts at the Phoenix Herpetological Sanctuary say the lizard is likely an escaped pet. The animal, which can grow ...

Monitor lizards are a large group of lizards that fall under the genus Varanus. There are many different types, and they vary widely in size and appearance. Monitor lizards are not native to the ...

A sudden rustle near the garden wall. A long tail disappearing under shrubs. Heavy claw marks near a water source. For many people living near wetlands, rivers, or warm tropical regions, spotting a ...

A man in Arizona was in shock when he discovered a giant lizard in his backyard. Peoria resident Eric Johnson was doing yardwork when he suddenly heard a loud splash coming from his swimming pool, ...