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Quiz about Once a Lizard
Quiz about Once a Lizard

Animals Quiz: Once a Lizard...: 10 Questions | Reptiles and Amphibians


This quiz covers some of the different types of lizards found all across the world.

A multiple-choice quiz by ElusiveDream. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
ElusiveDream
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
368,226
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
8 / 10
Plays
378
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Question 1 of 10
1. Which species of gecko is a very popular pet? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Which lizards are well known for their ability to change their skin colour? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Which of the following is the world's largest lizard? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Which lizard is regarded as an invasive species in Hawaii and Fiji? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. What does the thorny devil use for defence? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Which Australian lizard is named after the colour of its tongue? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. There are two species of lizard that can produce venom in a similar way to many snakes.


Question 8 of 10
8. Which of these is Australia's largest lizard? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Some lizards reproduce by giving birth to live young.


Question 10 of 10
10. When threatened, the Australian frill-necked lizard has been known to chase its attacker while running upright on its back legs?



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Which species of gecko is a very popular pet?

Answer: Leopard gecko

Measuring up to twelve inches in length, the leopard gecko is found in the desert regions of Asia, including India and Pakistan. They feed on a variety of things including crickets, worms and small mice.

The southern leaf-tailed gecko is native to Australia, the golden dust day gecko is found in Madagascar, while the common house gecko is native to Southeast Asia.
2. Which lizards are well known for their ability to change their skin colour?

Answer: Chameleons

There are 160 different species of chameleons. They are found in many regions including Africa, Europe, Asia and Madagascar.

Chameleons have three different types of chromatophores in their skin: Xanthophores which contain red and yellow pigments; Iridophores which contain colourless platelets; and melanophores which contain black pigment. Colour change occurs through the movement of "packets" of pigment in the melanophores.
3. Which of the following is the world's largest lizard?

Answer: Komodo dragon

Weighing up to 90kgs and measuring three metres long, the male Komodo dragon is the world's largest lizard. They're found on the small Indonesian island of Komodo (hence their name).

The adult's diet consists of many things including water buffalo, invertebrates, birds, wild pigs, other reptiles, horses, monkeys, small mammals, goats and deer. Juveniles feed on insects and other lizards.
4. Which lizard is regarded as an invasive species in Hawaii and Fiji?

Answer: Green iguana

Growing to 1.5 metres, the green iguana is native to Central and South America. It is herbivorous, feeding on fruit, leaves and flowers.
5. What does the thorny devil use for defence?

Answer: spikes on the body

Native to Australia, thorny devils are small, desert-dwelling lizards. Their bodies are covered with spikes, making it difficult for predators to swallow them.
6. Which Australian lizard is named after the colour of its tongue?

Answer: Blue-tongue

The blue-tongue lizard is easily identified by the colour of its tongue. There are several different species, most of which are diurnal and feed on a wide variety of fruits and insects. They are also popular as pets.
7. There are two species of lizard that can produce venom in a similar way to many snakes.

Answer: True

The Gila monster (native to North America) and the beaded lizard (native to Mexico and Guatemala) are the world's only known venomous lizards.

The venom is produced in glands in the lizard's lower jaw and is used mainly for defence.
8. Which of these is Australia's largest lizard?

Answer: Perentie

Native to Australia and found in arid regions, the perentie is the world's fourth largest lizard, measuring up to 2.5 metres in length.

The striped basilisk is native to Mexico and Central America.

The blue-spotted wood lizard is native to various parts of South America, while the desert horned lizard is native to western North America.
9. Some lizards reproduce by giving birth to live young.

Answer: True

Although there many reptiles, including lizards, turtles, crocodiles and some snakes which reproduce by laying eggs, there are several viviparous species. In some cases of egg laying species, particularly with turtles and crocodiles, the incubation temperature determines the sex of the offspring.
10. When threatened, the Australian frill-necked lizard has been known to chase its attacker while running upright on its back legs?

Answer: True

Usually, when feeling threatened, the frill-necked lizard will extend the flaps of skin around its neck to make itself look larger and more intimidating. If this doesn't work, they are able to run upright on their back legs.
Source: Author ElusiveDream

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