Lizard Facts For Kids. Fun Information About Lizards

Lizards are reptiles designed with scaly skin, four legs, and long tails that many can drop off to escape predators. These amazing animals are found on every continent except Antarctica and live in deserts, forests, grasslands, and even oceans. Lizards come in all sizes from tiny geckos smaller than your finger to huge Komodo dragons over 10 feet long!

There are over 6,000 species of lizards with incredible adaptations. Some can run on two legs, others can glide through the air, and chameleons can change colors to match their surroundings. Most lizards eat insects, but some eat plants, eggs, or even other lizards, and they use their tongues to smell the air and find food.