"Most large varanids or monitor lizards that prey on venomous snakes have inherited neurotoxin resistance," researcher Bryan Fry said.

The lizard rescued from the side of the freeway was reunited with his owner, the Phoenix Herpetological Society, who conducted the rescue, said Thursday.

Massachusetts Environmental Police have released new video showing the moment when they captured an escaped water monitor lizard.

After a large monitor lizard was recently liberated from the side of Loop 101, people are wondering what monitors are and whether they belong.