House Lizard

It is also known as the house Gecko, or simply, the house lizard. Most geckos are nocturnal, hiding during the day and foraging for insects at night. They can be seen climbing walls of houses and other buildings in search of insects attracted to porch lights, hence their name "House Gecko".

Amazing Facts about them:

~ It is possible for the Lizard to lose their tail when they feel that they are in danger. It can be a means of escaping from a predator. In time the tail will grow back again. The tail they leave behind will move and confuse the predator. What grows back will be slimmer and often a different color.

~ The largest species is the Komodo Dragon. It can grow to a size of up to 10 feet. The smallest species are just a couple of centimeters long.

~ Lizards are able to conserve water by excreting salt. When water is in short supply they will do this often and have a white reside on the body.

~ There is evidence that Lizards have been on Earth for more than 200 million years. It is believed that some of them used to be as large as the dinosaurs.

~ Lizards grow for their entire lives. They will shed their skin when they need to grow more.

~ Lizards are able to smell by tasting the air around them. This is why they are often seen with their tongues going in and out at a rapid pace.

Source: http://bioexpedition.com/lizards/facts-a…