They are not an endangered species, but they have been protected since 1952.
A Gila monster can be up to 3 feet long!
the gila monster usually lays 12 eggs at a time.
A Gila Monster can swim but for only short distances and not for very long
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The Gila monster is the largest native lizard to the United States. It can grow to be 23 or 24 inches long and weigh 4.5 to 5 pounds.
long periods,up to 3 months
The Gila monster stores fat in its body as a crucial adaptation for survival in its arid desert habitat. This fat serves as an energy reserve that allows the Gila monster to endure long periods without food, which is essential given the scarcity of prey in its environment. Additionally, the fat helps regulate the lizard's body temperature and provides insulation against extreme temperatures. Overall, fat storage is key to the Gila monster's ability to thrive in harsh conditions.
At birth, a Gila monster baby measures approximately 4 to 5 inches in length. They are relatively small compared to adult Gila monsters, which can grow up to 24 inches long. These hatchlings are fully independent at birth and possess a similar coloration and pattern to their adult counterparts.
2 months is how long the babies stay with its mom. the Common Chuckwalla (Sauromalus ater)http://www.desertusa.com/sept96/du_chuckwalla.HTML is a separate species from the Gila MOnsterHeloderma suspectumhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gila_monster the chuckwalla is not a baby Gila monster. They are both desert lizards, but not the same.
Manatees have been endangered for about 20 years now.
it has been on the endangered list for 5 years
The Gila monster (Heloderma suspectum) lives in the desert Southwest of the US and the northwestern Mexican state of Sonora. They hide under rocks, and they are venomous. While slow, they do grow to about two feet long, and represent a VERY GOOD reason to NOT stick your hand under rocks in the desert. They are protected by law in Nevada and Arizona.Check out the related link below for more info, including pictures: