Closely related to snakes, lizards are cold-blooded...
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LEARN ABOUT ASTRONAUTS IN THE NEXT INSTALLMENT OF WORLD OF WONDER SUNDAY, AUGUST 31, 2014 © 2014 Triefeldt Studios, Inc. Distributed by Universal Uclick for UFS Like us on Facebook — www.facebook.com/worldofwonder2014 Closely related to snakes, lizards are cold-blooded reptiles. They have dry, scaly skin, and those with feet have clawed toes. There are more than 4,600 known species, including iguanas, chameleons, geckos, Gila monsters, monitors and skinks. Salamanders may look like lizards, but they are amphibians, more closely related to frogs and toads. SOURCES: World Book Encyclopedia, World Book Inc.; http://www.factzoo.com; San Diego Zoo; www.factzoo.com; Smithsonian National Zoo The green anole inflates a rust-colored throat sack (sometimes for hours) to attract a mate. The largest lizard is the Komodo dragon. It grows up to 10 feet (3 m) long and may weigh up to 365 pounds (165 kg). These lizards live in Africa, Asia and Australia. These colorful reptiles may live up to 10 years in captivity. The Australian frilled lizard is a large, harmless lizard. It can grow to more than 3 feet (90 cm) long. Its tail makes up about two-thirds of that length. These reptiles use camouflage for protection. The black-bearded gliding lizard is found in rainforests. This lizard eats small insects, such as ants and termites. Five-banded gliding lizard Flying lizards only go to the forest floor to lay eggs. Also known as flying dragons, they live in South and South- east Asia. The tuatara is a living fossil found in New Zealand. Tuataras live in burrows and eat insects. There are about 60 species of dwarf geckos. Discovered in 2001, the Jaragua Sphaero of South America is the smallest reptile on Earth. It is less than 0.75 inches (2 cm) long. Jaragua Sphaero, or dwarf gecko Gallagher’s leaf-toed gecko Lizards are found on every continent except Antarctica. Most lizards live on the ground and enjoy basking in warm sunshine. Some have adapted to living in trees, caves, under- ground burrows or in water. Lizards that make their homes in regions with cold seasons hibernate during the winter to survive. Those that live in the desert use sand and under- ground retreats to shade them- selves from intense sun and heat. Tree dwellers have devel- oped special toes, and some have prehensile tails. Armadillo lizard Panther chameleons are native to Madagascar. Not all lizards have legs. The glass lizard is found in southeastern North America. It has no legs, but unlike snakes, it has moveable eyelids. It grows up to 41 inches long (105 cm). The Gila monster (pronounced hee-la) is shy and slow, but very venomous. It lives primarily underground and is the largest lizard found in the U.S. Most lizards have eyelids, and many have excellent color vision. Lizards smell with their tongues, which are forked like a snake’s. They have tiny ear openings, and their hearing is average to poor. Flying lizards have been seen gliding distances of 196 feet (60 m) between trees without losing significant altitude. Baby lizards hatch fully formed and are self reli- ant, requiring no help from the mother to survive. The horned lizard is cov- ered in spines and is some- times called a horned toad or horny toad. The Gila monster grows up to 22 inches (56 cm) long.
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LEARN ABOUT ASTRONAUTS IN THE NEXT INSTALLMENT OF WORLD OF WONDER
SUNDAY, AUGUST 31, 2014
© 2014 Triefeldt Studios, Inc.Distributed by Universal Uclick for UFS
Like us on Facebook — www.facebook.com/worldofwonder2014
Closely related to snakes, lizards are cold-blooded reptiles. They have dry, scaly skin, and those with feet have clawed toes. There are more
than 4,600 known species, including iguanas, chameleons, geckos, Gila monsters, monitors and skinks. Salamanders
may look like lizards, but they are amphibians, more closely related to frogs and toads.
SOURCES: World Book Encyclopedia, World Book Inc.; http://www.factzoo.com; San Diego Zoo; www.factzoo.com; Smithsonian National Zoo
The green anole inflates a rust-colored throat sack (sometimes for hours) to attract a mate.
The largest lizard is the Komodo dragon. It grows up to 10 feet (3 m) long and may weigh up to 365 pounds (165 kg). These lizards live in Africa, Asia and Australia.
These colorful reptiles may live up to 10 years in captivity.
The Australian frilled lizard is a large, harmless lizard. It can grow to more than 3 feet (90 cm) long. Its tail makes up about two-thirds of that length. These reptiles use camouflage for protection.
The black-bearded gliding lizard is found in rainforests. This lizard eats small insects, such as ants and termites.
Five-banded gliding lizard
Flying lizards only go to the forest floor to lay eggs. Also known as flying dragons, they live in South and South- east Asia.
The tuatara is a living fossil found in New Zealand.
Tuataras live in burrows and eat insects.
There are about 60 species of dwarf geckos. Discovered in 2001, the Jaragua Sphaero of South America is the smallest reptile on Earth. It is less than 0.75 inches (2 cm) long.
Jaragua Sphaero, or dwarf gecko
Gallagher’s leaf-toed gecko
Lizards are found on every continent except Antarctica.Most lizards live on the ground and enjoy basking in warm sunshine. Some have adapted to living in trees, caves, under-ground burrows or in water. Lizards that make their homes in regions with cold seasons hibernate during the winter to survive. Those that live in the desert use sand and under-ground retreats to shade them-selves from intense sun and heat. Tree dwellers have devel-oped special toes, and some have prehensile tails.
Armadillo lizard
Panther chameleons are native to Madagascar.
Not all lizards have legs. The glass lizard is found in southeastern North America. It has no legs, but unlike snakes, it has moveable eyelids. It grows up to 41 inches long (105 cm).
The Gila monster (pronounced hee-la) is shy and slow, but very venomous. It lives primarily underground and is the largest lizard found in the U.S.
Most lizards have eyelids, and many have excellent color vision.
Lizards smell with their tongues, which are forked like a snake’s.They have tiny ear openings, and their hearing is average to poor.
Flying lizards have been seen gliding distances of 196 feet (60 m) between trees without losing significant altitude.
Baby lizards hatch fully formed and are self reli-ant, requiring no help from the mother to survive.
The horned lizard is cov-
ered in spines and is some-
times called a horned toad or
horny toad.
The Gila monster grows up to 22 inches (56 cm) long.
