A thorough study of the million-year evolution of California's horned lizards, sometimes referred to as "horny toads," shows that when it comes to distinguishing such recently diverged species, the most powerful method integrates genetic, anatomical and ecological information.

A legless lizard, knobby horned toad and mini-woodpecker have come out of hiding in Brazil, where scientists recently spotted the basket of probable new species. With a pointed snout and missing legs, the new Bachia lizard species looks like a slithering snake.

By ALEX DOBUZINSKIS SANTA CLARITA -- How best to protect the rare and endangered species on the Mission Village project -- it's a puzzle that has biologists looking at keeping ants away from lizards and cows away from the river.

By Brian McIver THEY are the type of animal that will never come to life in a Disney cartoon or have their own blockbuster documentary narrated by Morgan Freeman.

By Jay Root, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Texas Aug. 12--AUSTIN -- Nature-loving Texans who cough up a little extra cash each year for license plates honoring the horned lizard or Texas bluebonnets are told that their money is being spent on state parks, fisheries and various wildlife projects.