Category: Lizards

  • Why are non-bird reptiles lizards?

    Why are non-bird reptiles lizards?

    We often think of lizards as a type of reptile, but what makes them different from other non-bird reptiles? This blog post will discuss the common characteristics that define a lizard and how they differ from other reptiles.   Why are non-bird reptiles lizards?   People often wonder why reptiles are categorized as lizards when…

  • Is Komodo Dragon Hunting Legal?

    Is Komodo Dragon Hunting Legal?

    Have you ever wondered whether it is legal to kill a Komodo dragon? After all, they’re the world’s most giant lizards and can grow up to 10 feet long! Well, some complicated laws govern the hunting of Komodo dragons. So let’s examine those laws and why hunting these magnificent creatures is almost always illegal.  …

  • Can You Outrun a Komodo Dragon? You Will Be Surprised

    Can You Outrun a Komodo Dragon? You Will Be Surprised

    Komodo dragons are the world’s most giant lizards and fascinating creatures. Unfortunately, they’re also fast, and they have a voracious appetite—which means that if you ever find yourself in their vicinity, you may need to know if you can outrun them. The answer is complicated, but let’s look at what we can learn about this…

  • Can monitor lizards get as big as Komodo dragons? You Will Be Surprised

    Can monitor lizards get as big as Komodo dragons? You Will Be Surprised

    Every animal has a certain level of fascination. For some, it might be their innate ability to survive in the wild. For others, it might be their size. Komodo dragons, for example, are some of the largest reptiles in the world. But did you know that there are monitor lizards that can get just as…

  • Are Birds Related to Lizards? You Will Be Surprised

    Are Birds Related to Lizards? You Will Be Surprised

    Like most people, you probably think of lizards as those scaly, green creatures that sometimes appear in your backyard. But did you know that there are more than 10,000 species of lizards? And they come in all shapes and sizes, from the 16-foot-long Komodo dragon to the tiny dwarf gecko, which is smaller than your…

  • What Size Cage is Best for a Pink Tongue Skink?

    What Size Cage is Best for a Pink Tongue Skink?

    What size cage is best for a pink tongue skink? This is a question that many people have when they are considering getting this type of lizard as a pet. This blog post will discuss the recommended cage size for these lizards and what you need to consider when choosing a suitable habitat.   What…