Curated OER
Animals: Gila Monsters
Students research sites about Gila monsters. They explore the physical characteristics and defense mechanisms that help Gila monsters survive in the desert. Includes photographs and a diagram.
Other
Dr. Seward's Gila Monster Web Site: Gila Monsters
In addition to covering morphology, range, unique adaptations, activity patterns food & metabolism, and intraspecific interactions, this this site examines several interesting superstitions and fables related to the gila monster.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Gila Monster
This video segment from Outdoor Nevada looks at the Gila monster's behavior, habitat, and unique adaptive characteristics. [3:55]
San Diego Zoo Global
San Diego Zoo: Gila Monster
This excellent resource from the San Diego Zoo presents extensive information on Gila monsters including details about their habitat, physical characteristics, size, diet, family life, conservation status, and fun facts.
Oakland Zoo
Oakland Zoo: Gila Monster
Meet the Gila monster and discover fascinating facts and statistics. Learn about its physical characteristics, habitat, diet, behavior, breeding patterns, conservation, and more.
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian National Zoo: Gila Monster
This complete site presents a wealth of information in fact sheet format. In addition, find out how Native Americans viewed the Gila monster and how a component of its venom is being investigated as a possible drug to treat type-2 diabetes.
Sheppard Software
Sheppard Software: Gila Monsters
This site gives a brief description of a gila monster, including its behavior, appearance, and classification. The site includes photos and illustrations and an interactive quiz to test your understanding.
A-Z Animals
A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Gila Monster (Heloderma Suspectum)
This entry identifies the defining characteristics of Heloderma Suspectum, more commonly known as the Gila Monster.
National Geographic Kids
National Geographic Kids: Animals: Gila Monsters
Click-through facts-and-photo file about Gila monster characteristics, diet, and habitat. Includes a map of the country that pinpoints its range and a video that shows these poisonous lizards in action.
San Diego Zoo Global
San Diego Zoo: Kids: Gila Monster
Colorful resource for learning fun facts about Gila monsters with photographs as well as information regarding their physical characteristics and unique features.
Saint Louis Zoo
Saint Louis Zoo: Banded Gila Monster
Discover fun facts and learn about the habitat, breeding, diet, conservation status, and appearance of the Gila monster.
Other
Discover Southeast Arizona: Gila Monster
Is there truth to the persistent legend that the Gila monster has no anus and that its poison consists of bodily wastes voided through its mouth? Find out the answer to this question and other interesting facts on this general site.
Other
Bristol Zoo: Gila Monster
You will find a number of key facts about the Gila monster under the following topics: geographical distribution, diet, food & feeding, habitat, conservation status, relatives, physical characteristics, lifestyle, family &...
Encyclopedia of Life
Encyclopedia of Life: Gila Monster
The Encyclopedia of Life presents this in-depth overview of Gila Monsters (Heloderma suspectum), including their habitats, size, conservation status, and much more. Images of this species, and maps of its global distribution can also be...
Enchanted Learning
Enchanted Learning: Gila Monster
This concise site presents a drawing of the Gila monster. Key parts of the anatomy are labeled. In addition, the site discusses the habitat venom, diet, anatomy, and reproduction of the Gila monster.
Other
Arizona Sonora Desert Museum : Animal Fact Sheet: Gila Monster
Animal fact sheet on the Gila monster includes appearance, adaptations, habitat, range, conservation, diet, fun facts, and more. Be sure to listen to the Gila monster sounds.