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Leaf-Nosed Lizard Rhinoceros agama

Leaf-Nosed Lizard Rhinoceros agama. James Tyler Reeves. Interesting Facts. Can change colors to hide from predators The “leaf” on the nose is larger on males than females Males are also more green in color. About the Leaf-Nosed Lizard.

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Leaf-Nosed Lizard Rhinoceros agama

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  1. Leaf-Nosed LizardRhinoceros agama James Tyler Reeves

  2. Interesting Facts • Can change colors to hide from predators • The “leaf” on the nose is larger on males than females • Males are also more green in color

  3. About the Leaf-Nosed Lizard • Can only be found in the Knuckles mountains in Sri Lanka • Can grow to about 8 inches long • Mainly eat insects • Reproduces by laying eggs • Only active during the day

  4. About the Leaf-Nosed Lizard cont. • Found in very wet areas • Found at elevations of 700 to 1300 feet • Live in trees • Became endangered in 2006 • Very little is known about the Leaf-Nosed Lizard

  5. Threats • Habitat loss due to • Coffee, Tea, and Rubber Plantations • Grazing live stock • Wildfires • Illegal logging • Pesticide use from these practices also has an impact on the lizards

  6. Bibliography • http://www.greenfudge.org/2010/06/02/creature-feature-the-leaf-nosed-lizard/ • www.arkive.org/tennents-leaf-nosed-lizard/ceratophora-tennentii/

  7. Quiz • Where can this lizard be found? • How big do they get? • How do they avoid predators? • When did they officially become endangered? • How do they reproduce?

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