- Lizards belong to the kingdom of Animalia.
- They are squamate reptiles.
- A lizard’s scientific name is “Lacertilia”.
- There are over 7000 species of lizards currently identified.
- Lizards are found all over the world.
- The only exception to this is Antarctica.
- In the food chain, they have an important role.
- They prey upon small insects.
- They, in turn, are preyed upon by snakes and coyotes.
- They have excellent camouflage and can run very fast.
