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2 New Lizard Species Discovered in Peru
By Douglas Main published
The new lizards are perfectly camouflaged for their environment.

Cut Here: Gecko Tails Rip Off Along 'Dotted' Line
By Tia Ghose published
The lizards use preformed score lines to shed their tails when chased by predators

Newly Found Lizard May Be Lost Soon
By Live Science Staff published
Say hello, and maybe goodbye, to a new species of lizard in Australia that researchers say is already on the decline.

Why Do Lizards Do Push-Ups?
By Robert Roy Britt published
Lizards work out for the same reason a guy at the gym might: as a display of strength.

Blue Iguana Slithers Back from Extinction
By Live Science Staff published
The Grand Cayman blue iguana is no longer listed as critically endangered.

Lives of Female Komodo Dragons Cut Short by 'Housework'
By Livescience.com published
For female Komodo dragons, building nests and protecting eggs can cause them to die young, compared with males.

Geckos Lose Sticking Power With Wet Feet
By Megan Gannon published
Despite their sticking superpowers, researchers observed that geckos have trouble clinging with wet feet.

24 New Lizard Species Identified from Caribbean
By Jeanna Bryner published
The skinks are already threatened, likely due to mongoose predation.
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