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The marine iguana is the only iguana in the world that can adapt to marine life. It is found on the various islands of the Coron Archipelago. It inhabits rocky shores, but also in swamps and mangroves. Like fish, they can swim freely in the sea. Inhabiting the volcanic rocky areas of the coast, it is the lizard that is most adapted to life in the sea. Most notably, their tails are much longer than those of terrestrial iguanas, which allows them to swim as they please in the water.

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Flying geckos mainly live in the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia, but also some live in human houses. There are quite a few enthusiasts who have caught it in Malaysia. 1 species of lizard order. The dorsal abdomen is flattened and covered with inlaid granular scales or mixed with wart scales. The fingers and toes are extended, forming skin folds underneath them, with wing membranes that can crawl quickly on walls, ceilings, or smooth planes, or glid down high. The body color is generally copper-brown, smaller than the large gecko, and generally feeds on insects.

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The Gila basilisk is a slow-moving, short-tailed, and is an organ that stores fat. The body is covered with small, non-overlapping scales with intradermal osteogenesis at the base. The body is dark in color, with yellow, pink, light red or black markings, and in the wild it is common to climb trees to hunt for young birds or eggs. Gila's poisonous lizards hibernate, so male and female pairs who have not experienced low temperatures are mostly unable to reproduce.

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The Komodo dragon, also known as the Komodo dragon, is the largest known species of lizard. Komodo dragons are fierce, eating juveniles of their kind in adults and sometimes other adults. Can move quickly and occasionally attack humans; However, it mainly feeds on carrion meat, and every day it goes out of the cave to a place thousands of meters away to forage for food. Komodo monitor lizards are endangered, with fewer than 3,000 remaining in the wild, and Indonesia has established a national park on Komodo Island to grow the komodo lizard family. Adult Komodo dragons live mainly in savannah forests. They prefer open areas with weeds and shrubs in low-lying areas, but also somewhere else.

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The pygmy leaf chameleon was discovered by British wildlife photographer Will Burrard-Lucas during an expedition to the Amber Mountain Park in Madagascar. At that time, Brad Lucas and his brother Matt Burrard Lucas were preparing to sit down for lunch when the sharp-eyed guide suddenly spotted the little guy. Dead leaf chameleons often hide motionless in fallen leaves, as if they were preparing to take pictures.

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The discovery of this third form of self-defense by the horned lizard is quite difficult, because it is rarely used to avoid enemies. Horned lizards appear to be more docile, so they are often domesticated in the production area and become a favorite pet of the locals. The horned lizard also has three magic weapons to defend against predators, so it can live comfortably in the desert area.

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Devil Lizard : A species of desert lizard endemic to Australia, found in central and southern Australia. Despite its sinister name, the Australian spiny lizard is a completely harmless animal that buries its head between its two front legs when frightened. Or relying on changing its own color, it can appear red, yellow, and brown according to changes in the environmental background, making it blend with its surroundings to camouflage against predators. In the harsh natural environment of the desert, the Australian spiny lizard obtains water in a very special way.

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Philippine spotted sail lizard: Classified as a "vulnerable species" on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. This semi-aquatic reptile lives in the Philippines and generally houses its nest in water or on trees. This large creature can be more than 1 meter long, but the tail accounts for a large part. The practice of catching lizards for international or local pet trade is rampant. At the same time, adult spotted sail lizards are often hunted and killed for food.

Real shot: Strange lizards

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