After a battle with jaw cancer and months of veterinary care, Phillip has reunited with his scaly companion, George, and resumed his role as an ambassador for his species in the reptile and amphibian ...
Keepers first noticed unusual swelling on the right side of Phillip's face last spring, prompting a comprehensive examination by the zoo's veterinary team. With the help of Dr. Todd McCoy, a ...
A northern Caiman lizard named Phillip has finally returned to Houston Zoo after months of treatment for jaw cancer. His recovery followed surgery to remove the affected part of his jaw and extensive ...