From venomous spines to spike-covered genitalia, creatures around the world have unique features that set them apart.

Hoskin found Scawfell Island sun skinks in rainforest areas with “granite rocks,” such as several leaf-filled “gullies.” He ...

Male Scawfell Island sun skinks have “light brown” bodies with “bright orange” patches on their sides. A female Lampropholis isla, or Scawfell Island sun skink. Photo from Hoskin (2025 ...

These skinks, found basking in rainforest sun gaps, have “robust” bodies and distinct coloring, with males displaying “bright orange” patches. The discovery emphasizes the conservation ...