Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument

One of only two venomous lizards found in North America, the Gila Monster makes it’s home in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. Named for the Gila River basin where it was first discovered this beautiful reptile is easily recognized by bright orange, pink and black beady scales that form unique designs and cover it’s entire body. The Gila Monster is carnivorous and feeds on small birds, frogs, lizards and other small rodents. They have an acute sense of smell, which... Read Full Story

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