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Which reptile is considered the fastest lizard on Earth?
Which reptile is considered the fastest lizard on Earth?
- Leatherback turtle
- Bearded dragon (correct)
- Nano chameleon
- Green iguana
What is the maximum recorded speed of the green iguana?
What is the maximum recorded speed of the green iguana?
- 8 km/h
- 23 km/h
- 40 km/h
- 35 km/h (correct)
Which reptile is known for having the longest tongue relative to its body size?
Which reptile is known for having the longest tongue relative to its body size?
- Bearded dragon
- Black mamba
- Leatherback turtle
- Chameleon (correct)
How fast can leatherback turtles swim?
How fast can leatherback turtles swim?
What is the average length of a black mamba?
What is the average length of a black mamba?
Where was the Brookesia nana found?
Where was the Brookesia nana found?
Why might the best thing to say about a black mamba be 'run away'?
Why might the best thing to say about a black mamba be 'run away'?
Which of these reptiles is commonly kept as pets?
Which of these reptiles is commonly kept as pets?
What is the length of the tongue of a chameleon?
What is the length of the tongue of a chameleon?
Which word describes the ability of bearded dragons to climb?
Which word describes the ability of bearded dragons to climb?
Study Notes
Scaly Beasts Overview
- Bearded dragons are the fastest lizards, reaching speeds of 40 km/h and are popular pets.
- They are native to Southern Australia and excel at climbing.
Fastest Reptiles
- Green iguanas come close to bearded dragons, with a speed of 35 km/h.
- Black mamba is one of the longest venomous snakes, averaging 7 to 10 feet in length, and can reach speeds of 23 km/h.
- Leatherback turtles can normally swim at speeds of around 8 km/h but can surge up to 35 km/h, making them the fastest turtles.
Smallest Reptile
- The Brookesia nana, or nano-chameleon, is the smallest reptile, measuring just under 22mm, about the size of a sunflower seed.
- This species was discovered in Madagascar in 2021.
Unique Anatomical Features
- Chameleons have the longest tongues relative to their body size, with tongues measuring 1.4 times their body length, around 24 inches long.
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Test your knowledge on scaly creatures with this quiz focusing on unique facts about lizards, particularly bearded dragons and iguanas. Explore their natural habitats, speeds, and characteristics to see how much you really know about these fascinating reptiles.
