7 Most Fascinating and Unique Lizards from Around the World

The largest lizard on Earth, the Komodo Dragon can grow up to 10 feet long. Native to Indonesia, it’s known for its impressive size, powerful bite, and venomous saliva, which helps it hunt large prey.

Famous for their ability to change color, chameleons can alter their skin to blend in with surroundings, express emotions, or regulate body temperature. Their unique eyes, which move independently, provide exceptional vision.

Native to Madagascar, this gecko is a master of camouflage. Its leaf-shaped tail and body allow it to blend seamlessly into its environment, making it almost invisible to predators.

Popular as pets, bearded dragons are native to Australia. Known for their "beard" (a spiny throat flap), these lizards are friendly, highly social, and can be trained to interact with humans.

Found in the southwestern United States and Mexico, the Gila monster is one of the few venomous lizards. It has bright, colorful skin and uses its venom to capture prey, although it’s generally not aggressive toward humans.

– Known for its ability to glide, the flying dragon is equipped with elongated ribs and a flap of skin that acts like wings. Native to Southeast Asia, it can glide between trees to escape predators or search for food. – – 

This lizard looks like a snake due to its long, slender body and lack of legs, but it's actually a legless lizard. Found in North America and parts of Asia, it’s known for its ability to break off its tail to escape predators, which can later regenerate.

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