Lizards Lizards Lizard Tracks Natural History of Lizards Lizards are cold-blooded reptiles. Since they cannot make their own body heat, they spend a lot of time out in the sun, staying warm. You will find them on fence posts, rocks, logs, pavement, fences, walls, and many more places. There are more than 3000 species of lizards, making them the largest group of reptiles. They have dry, scaly skin and clawed feet.
Lizard tails are fragile and easily break off.
This can be beneficial in that it allows the lizard to escape from predators. Some lizards use their tails to store fat reserves. Most lizards eat insects. Some are vegetarians and a few will eat small mammals and eggs. They are found in tropical and sub-tropical habitats.