How many types of lizards are there in the World?
With 5000 different types of lizards in the world, you might think it hard to learn about all of them. However, the majority of lizards fall into groups (16 families) that can be identified by characteristics they have in common. Plus, all types of lizards have certain similarities. All lizards are cold blooded and have bodies that are covered with scales. Most types of lizards live in trees, along river banks, or in the desert. The only place on earth with no lizards is Antarctica. There are about thirty different types of lizards in the United States. Most lizards have four legs, ears and a tail. Some lizards can actually let their tail drop off if they are threatened and the predator grabs onto their tail. Most types of lizards eat insects but there are a few that eat vegetables, fruits and other plants. All lizards have magnificent color vision and a well-developed sense of smell. One of their major ways of communicating with one another and detecting prey is through scent. Some ty
