A colorful collage of scientifically accurate illustration of various species of gecko. The layout features seventeen different types of these lizards, including some of the world’s most vulnerable species. Species included: BANDED KNOB-TAILED GECKO (Nephrurus wheeleri cinctus) CENTRAL AMERICAN BANDED GECKO (Coleonyx mitratus) COMMON BARKING GECKO (Underwoodisaurus milii) CRESTED GECKO (Rhacodactylus ciliatus) GIANT CAVE GECKO (Pseudothecadactylus lindneri) KUHLI’S FLYING GECKO (Gekko kuhli) LEOPARD GECKO (Eublepharis macularius) MADAGASCAR GIANT DAY GECKO (Phelsuma grandis) MALAYAN FOREST GECKO (Cyrtodactylus pulchellus) MEDITERRANEAN GECKO (Hemidactylus turcicus) MOSSY LEAF-TAILED GECKO (Uroplatus sikorae) RETICULATED GECKO (Coleonyx reticulatus) ROUGH KNOB-TAILED GECKO (Nephrurus amyae) SATANIC LEAF-TAILED GECKO (Uroplatus phantasticus) TOKAY GECKO (Gekko gecko) WESTERN BANDED GECKO (Coleonyx variegatus) YELLOW-HEADED DAY GECKO (Phelsuma klemmeri) All images are scientifically accurate and expertly drawn by wildlife artist Roger Hall, who has been working in the field for over 20 years for such noted organizations as National Geographic, Scholastic Books, Sunset Magazine and World Wildlife Fund. The poster is printed on matte, museum-quality paper with Giclée printing quality: • Paper thickness: 10.3 mil • Paper weight: 5.6 oz/y² (192 g/m²) • Opacity: 94%
Did you know that chameleons have the ability of rotating their eyes separately, each on 180-degree arcs, and this gives them a full 360-degree field of vision? You probably did. What you perhaps didn‘t know is that these colorful lizards have the cutest babies!
The Caiman Lizard, or Guiana Dragon, belongs to the Teidae family. This reptile has double scales on the upper body, so it looks like a small Caiman. Unlike all other alligators, it is completely harmless and does not pose any threat to humans. Appearance These animals got their name because of the hard scales that
Cold-blooded, cold-hearted. It’s a common misconception that lizards are cold, distant creatures who would rather stay in their nests and hide from the world than have anything to do with us. While it’s safe to say that they aren’t as sentimental or affectionate as dogs and cats, some types of lizards are social butterflies and can get quite attached to their human keepers. It takes patience, but it works.
In this article, we will be looking at a list of lizards in California, exploring their habitats and food to learn more about them.
There are thousands of lizard species, and many are critically endangered. Meet the Fiji crested iguana and other rare and beautiful reptiles.
