Scientists uncover hidden bone structures in the skin of Australian monitor lizards
Monday, July 21, 2025 - 04:32
in Biology & Nature
Beneath the scales of Australia's iconic monitor lizards (commonly known as goannas), scientists have discovered an unexpected secret: a hidden layer of bony skin structures known as osteoderms. These structures, which have been long overlooked, may hold the key to understanding how these ancient reptiles not only survived but thrived in one of the world's harshest environments.