The discovery of the Scawfell Island sunskink marks the second unique species to be unearthed on Scawfell Island near Mackay.

Just six years ago, fewer than 100 Sombrero ground lizards (Pholidoscelis corvinus) remained on the tiny Caribbean island they’re named after. Now, thanks to the help of conservationists ...

“I’m relieved the skink will get a new decision ... As habitat is drowned and degraded, urban development will prevent the lizard from moving to higher ground across roughly half its range. “We know ...

The region's shinnery oaks are only four or five feet high, but they provide food, shade and a breeding ground for ... dunes sagebrush lizard populations. With oil and gas development rapidly ...