LIZARDS...
Lizards are reptiles and they are in the order squamata which also include snake . There are about 3800 lizard species found all over the globe . You can find Lizards anywhere except for polar regions . Few lizards live in water but mostly live in trees or ground.
SOME FACTS ABOUT LIZARD....
Out of so many species only 2 species are venomous . Their venom is not so powerful to kill a human being but it causes acute pain . They are Gila Monster and Mexican beaded Lizard .
Some lizards can detach their tails if caught by predators . This action is referred to as “autonomy .
Lizards move their tongues in and out rapidly to smell by tasting the air around them .
Chameleons have long tongues which they rapidly extend from their mouth, too fast for human eyes to see properly .
They also change the color of their skin to match their sorroundings . They also eat insects .
Specie Geckos are a good climbers .
Specie Green iguanas are popular pets .
The Komodo Dragon is one of the largest lizards, growing up to 3 metres (10 feet) in length and can be very aggresive .
These reptiles conserve water by excreting salt. They grow their entire lives and shed their skin when they need to
grow more.