![]() ![]() They can remain submerged for up to 30 minutes and dive as deep as 65 feet underwater. Using their claws to help them stay at the ocean floor and their flattened tails to help swim in a snake-like motion. The short blunt noses allow them to feed off the marine algae and seaweed. They are the only lizard to swim in the ocean around the Galapagos Islands. One of the fascinating lizard species is the marine iguana. Continue reading to learn which species make the top ten list for the largest lizards in the world! #10: Marine Iguana ( Amblyrhynchus Cristatus) Marine iguana, Amblyrhyncus cristatus in Galapagos islands The lizards we typically think of and know about are not going to make this list. When the mother lays her eggs, she does not stay around to protect the eggs.The only continent that doesn’t have lizards is Antarctica.Their ears are just under the surface of their skin, with visible openings.When on hot surfaces, they will lift their legs rapidly, resembling a dance-like movement.They hold up to 60% of their body fat in their tail.They have movable eyelids for blinking (with a few exceptions).Some interesting facts about lizards are: They vary in length from just over a half-inch to over 10 feet. ![]() Lizards mature from 18 months to 7 years, some species taking much longer to become full-grown. Most of the species will lay their eggs, but a few are carried inside the mother. Lizards can live up to 50 years and have 4,675 identified species. ![]() Their tails are often as long or longer than the rest of their body and are used for balance, climbing, and protection. If a lizard’s tail is injured or cut off, they will eventually grow a new one. Lizards use their claws to dig, climb, and defend. Because of this, they are most common in hot, dry areas of the world. Lizards are cold blooded and become dormant in cold weather. Being a part of the reptile class of animals, lizards share traits such as the forked tongue of a snake and scales. Lizards can usually be seen soaking up some sun during the day, but they prefer hiding near rocks and other vegetation at night.
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