lizard
Lizard are very ancient representatives of the terrestrial fauna.
A lizard is a type of animal that belongs to the order of reptiles. It differs from its closest relative, the snake, in the presence of paws, movable eyelids, good hearing and the specificity of molting. But, even despite these parameters, these two animals are often confused. How many types of lizards are there in the world? Today, there are more than 5,000. Representatives of some species have the ability to shed their tails.
Looking at the types of lizards in the photo, you can immediately recognize the gecko. They are often photographed on glass and even on the ceiling. A small gecko weighing up to 50 g is able to hold a load weighing up to 2 kg. … Poisonous species of lizards, two of them are currently known – Arizona and Mexican. They have a dense valky body, a short tail with reserves of fat and a flat head. Paws are five-fingered with sharp long claws.
As a rule, small animals with well-developed limbs, the closest relatives of snakes. Together they form a separate evolutionary line of reptiles.
