Gila monsters are an iconic creature of the desert southwest, and apparently, the scaly reptiles held the secret to modern ...

A Tucson man posted a video on TikTok of himself removing a Gila monster from his garage. He covered it with a small trash can and pushed it out the door while telling viewers that the Gila monster is ...

MESA, Ariz. - Police made a surprising discovery during a DUI investigation in Mesa. Mesa Police say officers found 37-year-old Brandon Denney asleep in his car just before 11:30 p.m. on June 5 near ...

VAIL, Ariz. — A couple in southern Arizona got quite the surprise when they found a Gila monster paddling around in their backyard pool — with a large black bug riding on its back. Alissa Corrado, who ...

No Gila monster bites have been reported this year%2C according to the Arizona Poison and Drug Information Center. Gila monsters feed on small rodents%2C birds%27 eggs%2C baby birds and other fare.

Drive about 45 minutes southwest of the Phoenix Valley, and you will reach an expanse of the Sonoran desert with a long, rich history. The Gila River runs through this area, which was once lush with ...