Only two of these species are poisonous. Lizards are found all over the world except in polar regions. Lizards like to sun themselves to increase their body temperature. They also vary in color. Desert lizards are usually camouflaged .
Chameleons can change their skin color to match their surroundings.
When a predator is attacking, the lizard can break off its tail in order to escape. The predator is often distracted and eats the tail as the lizard escapes. Later, the lizard will regrow the tail. Most female lizards lay soft-shelled eggs, but a few give birth to live young.