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"Being turned into a lizard can really mess up your day."

Rick Riordan
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"Lizards of every temper, style, and color dwell here, seemingly as happy and companionable as the birds and squirrels."

John Muir
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"I always had an affinity for lizards. I've always felt somewhat close to them. They're reptiles. I find myself feeling somewhat reptilian at times."

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My Favorite Lizards

The agama is a genus of lizards that lives throughout sub-Saharan Africa. There are more than 40 recognized species within this genus, but for the purpose of this article, the common agama or red-headed agama lizard will be the main focus unless otherwise mentioned. There are plenty of interesting facts to learn about the identification, habitat, reproduction, and behavioral adaptations of the African Agama lizard. Many people enjoy keeping them as exotic pets. Because of their relatively docile nature, they can get used to people handling them with enough time.

Caiman lizards are a large semiaquatic reptile species originating in South America. The Caiman lizard is one of around 5,000 species of lizards. Occasionally referred to as water tegus, these lizards love the water and are fantastic swimmers. Although considerably smaller than the well-known crocodilian caiman, they have some similarities such as the scales along their backs, their characteristic tail, and their comparable habitats.

The crested gecko is also called the eyelash gecko because it has a protrusion over its eyes that bears fringes that look like eyelids with eyelashes, even though the gecko lacks both. The protrusion, or crest, continues down the animal’s head to the base of its tail and helps in its identification. Endemic to New Caledonia, the gecko is sought after as a pet even as it is endangered in its native land. Read on for more information about this fascinating reptile.