Lizards are part of the reptile family. Reptiles are known for being cold-blooded and for having a backbone. They have scaly, dry skin and they usually lay soft-shelled eggs.
Lizards can be found in many different places and they all have unique things that make them stand out. Read on to find out more about these awesome creatures!
Lizards in general have short necks, small heads, and relatively longish body and tail. There are over 5,000 species of lizards, that’s a lot.
Some are small enough to fit in the palm of your hand, and others are huge and look closer to something that would live with the dinosaurs!
The smallest lizard in the world is the Jaragua, and the largest lizard is the Komodo dragon.
Each of these lizards belong to the same family, but they all have their differences!
Geckos have no eyelids and they have special toes which help them to be excellent climbers.
Chameleons often have the ability to change color, which helps them to talk with each other, or to hide from danger.
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