The short-horned lizard is often referred to as a “horned toad” or “horny toad” because its squat, flattened shape and short, blunt snout give it a toad-ish look. There are over a dozen ...

KENEDY, Texas — "We couldn't wait to get home, change our clothes and go play with the Horned Toads," says Lisa Yaklin. She grew up in Kenedy, Texas... now designated as the 'Horned Toad Capital ...

When my grandson Parker was 11 years old, he called me from a coastal island with exciting news. Problem was I took the call ...

On Tuesday, the Fort Worth Zoo announced that 617 hatchlings of the iconic reptiles were released to the Mason Mountain Wildlife Management Area ... as horny toads, Texas horned lizards have ...

With its cryptic coloration and flat body, the flat-tailed horned lizard is capable of disappearing on the desert floor. When a predator threatens, the lizard may run a short distance and then stop ...

The Texas horned lizard, which can be found from the south-central U.S. to northern Mexico, is described as a fierce-looking lizard by Texas Parks and Wildlife. The reptile, also known as the “horny ...

READ MORE: Texas AG’s office sues federal government over endangered West Texas lizard The lizards were two of 50 Texas horned lizards — often referred to as horny toads — that zoo staff ...

With its cryptic coloration and flat body, the flat-tailed horned lizard is capable of disappearing on the desert floor. When a predator threatens, the lizard may run a short distance and then stop ...

The island is noted for being one of the locations where Texas horned lizards, also called horned toads or horned frogs, have been introduced and now thrive. Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily ...