Curated OER
Joseph Raffael
Young scholars examine and discuss a painting of a lizard by the artist Joseph Raffael. They list descriptive words about the lizard, and write a Cinquain and create a painting about a lizard.
Science Buddies
Science Buddies: Where Do Lizards Go for Lunch?
You've probably heard about differences between the left brain and the right brain in people. One hypothesis has it that brain lateralization evolved as a survival mechanism in animals with eyes on the sides of their heads. One eye could...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Wild Kratts: All About Lizards Lesson Plan
Students explore the diversity of lizards in terms of characteristics, behavior, and habitat. Activities feature five species of lizards and their special body structures needed for survival.
Other
Zoo Lab a Website for Animal Biology: The Reptiles
Some general facts about reptiles are presented with links to pages on different types of reptiles (turtles, alligators, lizards, snakes, and tuataras). The individual pages on the particular reptiles present characteristics and facts...
DOGO Media
Dogo News: Researchers Unveil New Species of 'Miniature Dragons'
Read about three new species of lizards, referred to as "miniature dragons", discovered in the Amazon cloud forests of Ecuador and Peru.
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian National Zoo: Reptile Recovery Center
This website presents fact sheets about numerous reptiles. Choose from a pull-down list between snakes, lizards, crocodilians, and turtles. The fact sheets contain information such as taxonomy, distribution and habitat, eating habits,...
San Diego Zoo Global
San Diego Zoo: Komodo Dragon
This resource provides detailed information on the Komodo Dragon. It contains several photos and a video.
Encyclopedia of Life
Encyclopedia of Life: Common Green Iguana
Comprehensive reference tool explores the common green iguana with a description, pictures, and maps. Includes facts on habitat, behavior, ecology, evolution, conservation, and external links.
San Diego Zoo Global
San Diego Zoo: Gila Monster
This excellent resource from the San Diego Zoo presents extensive information on Gila monsters including details about their habitat, physical characteristics, size, diet, family life, conservation status, and fun facts.
San Diego Zoo Global
San Diego Zoo: Kids: Blue Tongued Skink
Have you ever stuck your tongue out at someone? For people, it is considered bad manners, but for this lizard, it is a way to scare off a predator!
Oakland Zoo
Oakland Zoo: Blue Tongue Skink
This resource offers information about the Blue Tongue Skink, including scientific information, physical characteristics, habitat, diet, behavior, breeding habits, conservation, and more.
Oakland Zoo
Oakland Zoo: Green Anole
Meet the green anole and discover fascinating facts and statistics. Learn about its physical characteristics, habitat, diet, behavior, breeding patterns, conservation, and more.
Oakland Zoo
Oakland Zoo: Gila Monster
Meet the Gila monster and discover fascinating facts and statistics. Learn about its physical characteristics, habitat, diet, behavior, breeding patterns, conservation, and more.
Oakland Zoo
Oakland Zoo: Brown Anole (Cuban Anole)
Meet the Brown Anole and discover fascinating facts and statistics. Learn about its physical characteristics, habitat, diet, behavior, breeding patterns, conservation, and more.
Georgia Aquarium
Georgia Aquarium: Mourning Gecko
This Georgia Aquarium resource is about the Mourning Gecko. An all female species, the mourning gecko is parthenogenetic, meaning it can reproduce without males.
Canadian Museum of Nature
Canadian Museum of Nature: Reptiles
Presents fascinating facts and colorful photos of a variety of reptiles plus a map of the location where they can be found.
University of Guelph
Discover Canada's Aquatic Reptiles
Site provides users with information regarding the different aspects of reptiles inhabiting Canada. Offers links to references, snakes and lizards, turtles and reptile families.
Regents of the University of Michigan
Animal Diversity Web: Family Iguanidae (Iguanas)
Resource gives the physical and behavioral characteristics of the iguana, its habitat, food habits, and the ability to live with man.
Other
Wildlife North America: North American Reptiles
View a comprehensive list of North American reptiles sorted by common name, scientific name, and family. By clicking on the common name, you can access photos and fun facts about each reptile.
A-Z Animals
A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Caiman Lizard (Dracaena Guianensis)
Illustrated entry describes the Caiman Lizard along with providing details about their habitat, physical characteristics, predatory lifestyle, and breeding.
A-Z Animals
A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Chameleon (Chamaeleonidae)
View images and read facts about Chameleons, including where they live, their appearance, diet, breeding habits, and status as an endangered species.
A-Z Animals
A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Frilled Lizard (Chlamydosaurus Kingii)
This entry identifies the defining characteristics of the Chlamydosaurus Kingll, otherwise known as the frilled lizard.
A-Z Animals
A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Glass Lizard (Ophisaurus)
This entry identifies the defining characteristics of Ophisaurus, more commonly known as the Glass Lizard.
A-Z Animals
A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Iguana (Iguana Iguana)
Provides an overview of Iguanas, including their habitat, appearance, behaviour, diet, and much more. Images of this species and statistics can also be found here.