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Quiz about Lovely Lizards
Quiz about Lovely Lizards

Lovely Lizards Trivia Quiz


This is a quiz on the many lizards of the world. How will you do?

A photo quiz by dcpddc478. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
dcpddc478
Time
3 mins
Type
Photo Quiz
Quiz #
398,630
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
8 / 10
Plays
338
Last 3 plays: jazh2 (10/10), Guest 27 (6/10), Tonyisonit (9/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. Which animal is the world's largest lizard? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. What is the name of this lizard? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. The Madagascan giant day gecko has a red stripe on which body part? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Where would you find the sail-fin lizard in the wild? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. The curly tail of this lizard tells you it is what kind of lizard? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. What is the common name for Uroplatus phantasticus? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. The Hypselotriton wolterstorffi is the most common lizard in the world.


Question 8 of 10
8. Where would you find the broad-headed skink in the wild? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. The rock monitor lizard is found on which continent? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Why is the black girdled lizard colored black? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Which animal is the world's largest lizard?

Answer: Komodo dragon

The largest lizard is the three meter long Indonesian Komodo dragon. These large lizards eat animals as large as water buffalos. Their large size and fearsome reputation make them popular zoo exhibits.
2. What is the name of this lizard?

Answer: Frilled lizard

The frilled lizard is found in northern Australia and New Guinea. Its neck frill lies down but rises when the lizard is excited and stands right up. This animal eats insects and smaller animals.
3. The Madagascan giant day gecko has a red stripe on which body part?

Answer: From nostril to eye

All of the geckos have a red stripe that runs from eyes to nostrils and some have small blue spots. This gecko is found in northern Madagascar. They are very territorial and breed between December and June. They eat insects and other invertebrates.
4. Where would you find the sail-fin lizard in the wild?

Answer: The Philippines

The sailfin is found on the islands of the Philippines. It has flat feet which it uses for running across the surface of water. It is omnivorous, feeding on fruit, leaves, flowers, insects, and small animals.
5. The curly tail of this lizard tells you it is what kind of lizard?

Answer: Chameleon

This curly tailed lizard is a chameleon. They are a small slow-moving old world lizard with a prehensile tail. They have long extensible tongues and protruding eyes that rotate independently. They are most well-known for their highly developed ability to change color.
6. What is the common name for Uroplatus phantasticus?

Answer: The satanic leaf-tailed gecko

Uroplatus phantasticus is commonly known as The satanic leaf-tailed gecko. It is found only on the island of Madagascar. It has a flat tail that looks like a dead leaf. The gecko possesses no eyelids, just a transparent covering over their eyes, and they use their long, mobile tongues to wipe away debris that gets into the eye.
7. The Hypselotriton wolterstorffi is the most common lizard in the world.

Answer: False

The Hypselotriton wolterstorffi is a salamander not a lizard. It is also extinct. They were found in China. The main difference between salamanders and lizards is that salamanders have a moist, non-scaly skin whereas lizards have a rough, scaly skin.
8. Where would you find the broad-headed skink in the wild?

Answer: Southeastern US

The broad-headed skink is found in the forests of the American south-east. They have a broad jaw, and are usually brown in color to blend in with dead leaves. During breeding season the male's head turns orange while the female stays orange all year. They eat a large variety of invertebrates.
9. The rock monitor lizard is found on which continent?

Answer: Africa

Found in Africa, the rock monitor lizard is one of the largest lizards on the continent. The animal is a desert dweller, living in the steppes, prairies, and savannahs, also. They are also one of the smartest lizards.
10. Why is the black girdled lizard colored black?

Answer: So it can absorb heat from the sun

The black girdled lizard is black in color to better absorb heat from the sun. Black girdled lizards inhabit rocky outcrops on Table Mountain, South Africa. These animals are solitary.
Source: Author dcpddc478

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