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Rare Amber-Entombed Lizards Preserved in Amazing Detail
By Mindy Weisberger published
Amber-imprisoned lizards from Southeast Asia that date back 99 million years ago make up the oldest assemblage of tropical lizards ever found in amber.

In Photos: Amber Preserves Cretaceous Lizards
By Mindy Weisberger published
Astonishingly well-preserved Cretaceous lizards caught in amber include specimens with intact skin, visible skin pigment, and soft tissues — and in one case, a lolling tongue.

Burning Love: Cold-Blooded Lizards Heat Up to Mate
By Elizabeth Newbern published
Tegu lizards burn hotter than the average lizard when it's time to create the next generation.

In Photos: Clever Chameleons Stick Out Their Tongues
By Stephanie Pappas published
Check out the reptile world's most fascinating members: Photos reveal tiny chameleons pack plenty of power in their tongues.

Tiny Chameleons' Tongues Pack a Powerful Punch
By Stephanie Pappas published
Smaller is powerful, if you're a cricket-hunting chameleon.

Iguana Relative Shows How Lizards Spread Worldwide
By Laura Geggel published
An 80-million-year-old lizard discovered in southern Brazil has provided a surprising clue about how these reptiles evolved, and where they once lived, according to a new study.

Iguana Facts
By Alina Bradford published
Iguanas are lizards identified by their stocky stature, saggy skin and spines. They are popular pets and can live 15 to 20 years if cared for properly.
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