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J.B. Lemmon, the botanist, has been in Arizona and brought with him on his return to Oakland, a curious reptile... Phoenix Herald, June 18, 1880
It was captured near Phoenix by a chief of the Maricopa Indians, by the aid of a small lasso made from a pocket rope... Phoenix Herald, June 18, 1880
It is 19 inches long, six inches around the body, has a thick tail like a kangaroo and weighs two pounds. Phoenix Herald, June 18, 1880

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The life of Gila monsters is shrouded in legends and fables, but the real facts are nothing short of amazing. Explore the mysterious world of this secretive inhabitant of the Sonoran Desert. Read more.
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