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    The document summarizes different types of lizards found around the world and in Connecticut specifically. It notes that the five-lined skink is the only lizard native to Connecticut, found in western and central parts of the state. The summary also mentions that lizards differ from snakes in having movable eyelids and external ear openings, while snakes do not have these features. It provides some examples of unique lizard species around the world, such as geckos that can climb walls using adhesive pads on their toes and the large Komodo dragon found in Indonesia.

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    The document summarizes different types of lizards found around the world and in Connecticut specifically. It notes that the five-lined skink is the only lizard native to Connecticut, found in western and central parts of the state. The summary also mentions that lizards differ from snakes in having movable eyelids and external ear openings, while snakes do not have these features. It provides some examples of unique lizard species around the world, such as geckos that can climb walls using adhesive pads on their toes and the large Komodo dragon found in Indonesia.

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    The document summarizes different types of lizards found around the world and in Connecticut specifically. It notes that the five-lined skink is the only lizard native to Connecticut, found in western and central parts of the state. The summary also mentions that lizards differ from snakes in having movable eyelids and external ear openings, while snakes do not have these features. It provides some examples of unique lizard species around the world, such as geckos that can climb walls using adhesive pads on their toes and the large Komodo dragon found in Indonesia.

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    The document summarizes different types of lizards found around the world and in Connecticut specifically. It notes that the five-lined skink is the only lizard native to Connecticut, found in western and central parts of the state. The summary also mentions that lizards differ from snakes in having movable eyelids and external ear openings, while snakes do not have these features. It provides some examples of unique lizard species around the world, such as geckos that can climb walls using adhesive pads on their toes and the large Komodo dragon found in Indonesia.

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    WHAT IS A

    Sky ABOVE Earth LIZARDS IN


    CONNECTICUT
    BELOW
    LIZARD? The five-lined skink is the
    only lizard species to be found
    in Connecticut. It is considered
    There are over 3,700 species of lizards ranging from the well-known a threatened species in our
    chameleons, geckos and anoles to the large monitor state as it is at the northern
    lizards. Lizards are in the same reptile order as limit of its range. Five-lined
    snakes, but they are not closely related to skinks are found in several wooded, rocky locations in western
    the dinosaurs. They differ from Connecticut and even fewer
    snakes in that most lizards have a spots in the central part of
    visible external ear opening. Snakes our state. It is against the law
    do not have external ears and are to remove these lizards from
    actually deaf. Most lizards also the wild. Can you guess why
    have moveable eyelids, whereas we do not have more lizards in
    snakes do not. Connecticut?
    LITTLE KNOWN FACTS
    In our hemisphere, lizards range from southern Canada as far south as LIZARDS AS PETS
    Tierra del Fuego, at the tip of Argentina; from sea level to elevations People often want to have exotic pets and may choose lizards
    of 16,500 feet. There is but one species of lizard found in at local pet stores. Because of their specific needs, lizards
    Connecticut. can be difficult to maintain in captivity. Some species have very
    Many geckos have sucker-like adhesive discs or sticky pads specific temperature and lighting requirements, others have
    on their toes just like tree frogs and can climb walls. specific dietary needs. Some, like iguanas, become very large
    (over six feet) and large lizards may become difficult to handle
    The Gila Monster of the American as they age. Many lizard species are not recommended as pets
    southwest and the Mexican Beaded for the typical family. Some of the larger species are now banned
    Lizard were once thought to be the only by the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental
    venomous lizards. Recent research has determined Protection.
    that numerous other lizards have milder venom that
    aids in the digestion of their food. FUN THINGS TO DO
    The largest lizard in Visit The New Children’s Museum in West Hartford to learn
    the world is the nine-foot long Komodo more about lizards and see various species from around the
    Dragon found only on small islands in world.
    the south Pacific near Indonesia. These Keep your eyes open for lizards while on hikes with your
    lizards can both climb and swim and feed family. Several years ago, a fifth grade student named Paul
    upon deer and wild discovered a previously unknown population of five-lined skinks,
    pigs. Connecticut’s only lizard, near his home. This demonstrates
    that students can make important scientific discoveries.
    The Horned Frog of southwestern deserts and a
    college football team mascot is
    not a frog at all, but a lizard. Next Page -
    The Glass “Snake” of the October 31st
    southeastern states is actually  

    a lizard. There are several species of lizards For students who are blind, learning disabled or print challenged, visit CRIS Radio at
    throughout the world that lack legs. How might http://www.crisradio.org and click Kids On-Demand for a free audio version of
    Communicate Your Character
    you tell these are not snakes?
    Sky Above Earth Below is a three part science literacy series presented by NIE in collaboration with
    The Children’s Museum. For more information about NIE, visit www.courantnie.com or 860.241.3847

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