Contrary to appearance, reflex bleeding is a voluntary defense rather than a lethal injury. The Texas horned lizard can shoot, on average, 2% of their body mass in blood. These lizards’ diets play a ...

When threatened, this lizard doesn’t run — it does something far more shocking. It shoots blood from its own eyes, aiming ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. This lizard’s physiology rewrites what we thought reptiles ...

Wellness retreats are all the rage in the 21st century, but what if all the health benefits could be had by just eating a part of yourself? It may sound strange or even disgusting, but that is ...