Lizards
• Pascal will be your guide. In this slide
show you will experience of some types of
lizard. Also what they eat, how and
they stay fit and
healthy . Lizards are
reptiles
that live in every continent in
the world, excluding
Antarctica. Lizards have four
legs and external ears, which
distinguishes them from snakes.
What
lizards eat
• Some lizards eat insects,
bugs and spiders. Others
are
vegetarian and will only eat plant
material, fruit or vegetables (apples are
a favorite for some lizards). Some
species of lizards eat other lizards!
If you are getting a lizard as a pet
make sure you ask what type of food
your particular lizard eats. Every
species of lizard eats different things!
Cool facts!
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Lizards are a type of reptile.
They can detach their tails if they are caught by predators.
The upper and lower eyelids of chameleons are joined, leaving
just a small hole for them to see through. They can move their
eyes independently however, allowing them to look in two
different directions at the same time.
Chameleons have long tongues which they rapidly extend from
their mouth, too fast for human eyes to see properly.
Chameleons generally eat insects.
Some chameleons have the ability to change color. This helps
them communicate with each other and can also be used for
camouflage.
Geckos have no eyelids.
Geckos have unique toes which allow them to be good climbers.
Iguanas have a row of spines which run down their back and tail.
Green iguanas are popular pets.
The Komodo dragon is the largest type of lizard, growing up to 3
metes
What will eat a lizard?
• There are many kinds, or
species, of lizards, and most
of them have a lot of predators,
or natural enemies.
Many kinds of birds eat small
lizards. Larger birds of prey such
as hawks, owls and eagles hunt
, kill and eat
lizards. Snakes also eat them, as
do many species of mammals such
as weasels. Life is not easy for most
kinds of
lizards.
INFO
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Size: The largest lizard is the Komodo monitor. It can grow longer than a person.
The smallest lizard is a tiny gecko.
• Characteristics: Most lizards have dry, scaly skin. They have four legs, clawed
feet, and a long tail. You can see their outside ear opening. Lizards have a weak
tail. A small bump or tug will break it off. This will puzzle the enemy. The lizard
can get away. Not all lizards have weak tails. Lizard tails help in balance and
movement. Fat is stored in the tail. Losing the tail can be a big problem. Some
lizards can grow a new tail.
• Food: Some lizards eat bugs and spiders. Others eat plants, small animals, or
even other lizards. Most lizards use their eyes to look for food. Some use their
sense of smell. Lizards have jaws with teeth. They also have teeth on the roof of
their mouth. hide.
Few lizards are dangerous. But, be careful of lizards. Many lizards bite or have sharp
spines.
Other Threats: Human are a probem for lizards. Some people eat lizards or lizard
eggs. In the past, people killed lizards and sold their skin.
The lizard's habitat is sometimes destroyed by people building towns or farms. Few
lizards are dangerous. But, be careful of lizards. Many lizards bite or have sharp
spines.
Other Threats: Human are a probem for lizards. Some people eat lizards or lizard
eggs. In the past, people killed lizards and sold their skin.
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Habitat: Lizards live in deserts, forests, prairies, marshes, and rocky
areas. Most lizards live on the ground or in trees.
Lizards are fun and easy to watch. They are most active on warm, summer
days. On very hot days, some lizards hide.
Most lizards sleep through the winter. On warm days, they sometimes come
out to eat.
• Locomotion: Most lizards can run, climb, and cling. A few can swim.
People often see lizards dart over logs and rocks. They run quickly across the
ground. However, some lizards have small, weak legs. These lizards move
slowly.
Most lizards put their eggs in a nest. Other lizards have live babies. The
mother li
Enemies: The lizard has many enemies. Some lizards are eaten by birds. They
are also eaten by animals, snakes, and other lizards.
Defenses: Some lizards break off their tails to escape enemies. Other lizards
may swell up, hiss, or move their tail or body to scare an enemy. Some
lizards can change colors to hide.
Photo of a chameleon
Random Facts!
• Most lizards have movable eyelids and can blink (a few
can’t blink, like the geckos).
• Lizards smell with their tongue—like snakes.
• Lizards shed their skin.
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• If caught by the tail, to escape, most lizards can break
their tail off at a weak vertebra link and later grow
another. The new grown tail is smaller and has no bones.
• The largest lizard is the Komodo dragon—it can reach 10
feet in length. Komodo dragons are patient hunters: they
bite their prey and wait sometimes for days for the prey’s
slow death.
• Some lizards, in order to protect themselves, can squirt
blood 2-4 feet out of their eyes.
• Some lizards can live over 30 years—the record, 33 years
and 11 months, is held by a Mexican beaded lizard.
THANK YOU FOR
WATCHING!!!!
Credits
Lauren Hewitt
Georgina McDonald
Madeline Brookfield
Mae Statter
SPECIAL THANKS MR A Malley and
Christian Ellis
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