World Lizard Day, August 14th 2022
On the overview page of the Sunshine Group 9/11/22
Island of Madagascar
Off The East Coast of Africa
Palmarium Reserve
Parson's Chameleon (Female) (Calumma parsonii) Chameleon skin has quite a few layers of scales. Underneath its scales are layers of different pigments. The next layers are made up of crystals that create a crisscross pattern, or lattice.
Every year on August 14th, World Lizard Day celebrates a specific type of reptile. The day also encourages us to show appreciation for lizards and to learn more about them.
A lizard is considered a reptile, which is characterized by its scaly skin. Other features all reptiles have include long bodies and tails, four legs, and moveable eyelids. Most lizards lay eggs. However, there are some lizards that give birth to live babies.
Here are some more interesting facts about lizards:
• There are about 6,000 species of lizards.
• Lizards are found on every continent except Antarctica.
• Most kinds of lizards absorb water from their food, which means they don’t need to be near water.
• Lizards are cold-blooded, which means they need sunshine in order to survive.
• A lizard diet consists of a variety of foods including plants, insects, and eggs of small animals.
• Lizards range in size from two inches in length to over eleven feet.
• A lizard has a tail that regenerates, which means it grows another one if it breaks off.
• Some lizards can change colors.
Zoos across the world celebrate this day with special lizard exhibits. Science and nature centers also hold events such as live lizard presentations and educational seminars. - Internet
World Lizard Day, August 14th 2022
On the overview page of the Sunshine Group 9/11/22
Island of Madagascar
Off The East Coast of Africa
Palmarium Reserve
Parson's Chameleon (Female) (Calumma parsonii) Chameleon skin has quite a few layers of scales. Underneath its scales are layers of different pigments. The next layers are made up of crystals that create a crisscross pattern, or lattice.
Every year on August 14th, World Lizard Day celebrates a specific type of reptile. The day also encourages us to show appreciation for lizards and to learn more about them.
A lizard is considered a reptile, which is characterized by its scaly skin. Other features all reptiles have include long bodies and tails, four legs, and moveable eyelids. Most lizards lay eggs. However, there are some lizards that give birth to live babies.
Here are some more interesting facts about lizards:
• There are about 6,000 species of lizards.
• Lizards are found on every continent except Antarctica.
• Most kinds of lizards absorb water from their food, which means they don’t need to be near water.
• Lizards are cold-blooded, which means they need sunshine in order to survive.
• A lizard diet consists of a variety of foods including plants, insects, and eggs of small animals.
• Lizards range in size from two inches in length to over eleven feet.
• A lizard has a tail that regenerates, which means it grows another one if it breaks off.
• Some lizards can change colors.
Zoos across the world celebrate this day with special lizard exhibits. Science and nature centers also hold events such as live lizard presentations and educational seminars. - Internet