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.
Lany lizards can defend themselves by biting and there are two species that are venomous.
The scaly skin helps protect against predators. The chameleon can change its color to match that of its environment. This allows it to camouflage itself and hide from predators. The largest lizard is the Komodo dragon. Since they are, for the most part, lightweight animals, their tracks can be difficult to see unless you have the right conditions of soil and light.