Gila Monster - U.S. National Park Service
The Gila (pronounced HEE-lah) Monster (Heloderma suspectum) is one of the best known and most often asked about, but it is one of the rarest species to encounter of the Sonoran Desert …
Gila monster - Wikipedia
In 2023, Australian band King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard released a single titled "Gila Monster" from their album PetroDragonic Apocalypse, with the album's artwork featuring a …
Gila monster | Description, Habitat, & Facts | Britannica
Dec 16, 2025 · Gila monster, one of two species of North American venomous lizards in the genus Heloderma of the family Helodermatidae. The Gila monster was named for the Gila …
Gila Monster: Venomous Species, Desert Adaptations, Diet
Mar 25, 2025 · Discover the Gila Monster, one of only two venomous lizards in the world. Learn about its distinctive beaded skin, lethal bite capability, and desert survival adaptations.
10 Fascinating Facts About Gila Monsters - A-Z Animals
Mar 17, 2025 · Gila monsters are one of the few species of venomous lizards on the planet. Discover 10 incredible facts about these heavy, slow-moving reptiles.
The Gila: where wilderness was born and why it's at risk
3 days ago · In the Gila National Forest, roadless areas shelter wildlife, protect clean water and preserve America's first wilderness.
Bitten by a Gila Monster: 12 Essential Facts You Need to Know
Jun 6, 2025 · Gila monsters are native to the desert regions of the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. They thrive in arid environments, where they hunt and seek shelter …
The Secret Venomous History of Ozempic - Popular Mechanics
Oct 8, 2025 · Scientists discovered that Gila monster venom contains a compound that slows digestion. It led to one of the biggest medical breakthroughs in recent times.
Discover the feared - and rare -Gila monster, a venomous reptile …
Apr 30, 2024 · Named after the Arizona Gila River basin, where they were first discovered, Gila (pronounced hee-lah) monsters are one of only a small number of venomous reptiles and the …
Gila Monster - San Diego Zoo Wildlife Explorers
The Gila (HEE-la) monster is found in northwestern Mexico and the southwestern United States. Its scary-sounding name comes mostly from the frightful fables people tell about it.