41. RAUK E-Forum Closed Subject Topic Tiny radios on endangered lizards, Post Reply Post New Topic Grass Snake, Smooth Snake, - Common Lizard, - Slow Worm, - Sand Lizard http://www.herpetofauna.co.uk/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=779&PN=1

42. Neglected Elders One of Great Britain s only two lizards the sand lizard - is endangered due to A rapidly growing strain on reptiles, especially on rare and endangered http://www.anapsid.org/neglectedelders.html

Melissa Kaplan's Herp Care Collection Last updated August 11, 2002 Neglected Elders Endangered reptile species and populations World Watch , 1997. 10(5):22, 8 pgs. [ Text version Without the vociferous public support many other animals enjoy, reptiles may have a tough time weathering the growing threat of extinctions caused by the march of human development. A brown spider vanishes from its leafy perch, displaced by a flashing white blur - the long, sticky tongue of a chameleon. A foot and a half away, the hunter snaps his mouth shut, then crunches down on his prey several times before swallowing. Splotched with bursts of lime green, kelly green, and white, the chameleon, locked to its leafy perch by clasping fused toes, is a perfectly adapted predator in the forests of Madagascar. But many Malagasies are not aware of the important role chameleons play in their forest habitat. In fact, island taboos erroneously label them as poisonous creatures, and often they are considered harbingers of bad luck. Still others see them merely as a color-changing novelty and revenue source - much in demand by the largely unregulated international pet trade. More than half of the world's 100-plus chameleon species live only on the island of Madagascar, and most of them in its forests. But the island is also home to a burgeoning, resource-hungry human population of 12 million, which grows by 3 percent every year. Already, more than 80 percent of Madagascar's native forest has been cleared, felled by chainsaws and axes. And as habitat disappears in this crowded country, which is roughly the size of France, chameleons disappear along with it.

43. ICT [2004/12/21]  A Lizard's Life Among The Seri Indians the Seri Indians , was sparked when ethnobiologist Gary Paul Nabhan askedAstorga why the lizards, endangered elsewhere, thrive in the Seri homeland. http://www.indiancountry.com/content.cfm?id=1096410043

44. Nearctica - Natural History - Reptiles - Lizards San Joaquin Valley endangered Species. This site has a photograph and extensiveinformation on the endangered Bluntnosed Leopard Lizard, Gambelia sila. http://www.nearctica.com/nathist/reptile/lizard.htm

Reptiles Lizards Special Segments Butterflies of North America Conifers of North America Eastern Birds List of N.A. Insects Home Eastern Wildflowers General Topics Natural History Ecology Family Environment Evolution Home Education Home Conservation Geophysics Paleontology Commercial Organizations Buy Books on Reptiles A checklist of the lizards of North America with links to photographs and/or information (EIS). Tree of Life - Squamata . Keven de Queiroz and Emilia Martin. This site contains a phylogeny of the Squamata (Lizards) along with a few photographs and an extensive list of references. Herpetology . University of Texas at Austin. This is a team-taught course on amphibians and reptiles at the University of Texas. Included are a number of lectures on a variety of topics including phylogeny and diversity of amphibians and reptiles, population ecology, interspecific competition, foraging activity, energetics, community ecology, and much more. Highly recommended. Herps of Texas - Lizards . Texas Memorial Museum. This is a great site with photographs and information on the lizards of Texas. Southern California Natural History . Photographs and information on the lizards of Southern California may be found here. El Paso's Reptiles and Amphibians . EPBIONET. Photographs and information on the lizards found in the El Paso region.

45. Untitled Document lizards (Sauria) are reptiles of the order Squamada, which they share with with 37 endangered lizards strapped to their bodies under their clothing. http://www.servamus.co.za/aug_05/lizards_aug05/lizards1.htm

Article by Kotie Geldenhuys Reptiles occur in a variety of habitats - from sea level to the highest mountain top. They have fascinated people for ages and as with tortoises (See SERVAMUS : June 2005), lizards are also facing extinction. The majority of reptiles are seldom seen due to their shy, nocturnal or burrowing habits. But lizards, besides tortoises, are most easily seen especially on sunny days on rocks. These inconspicuous creatures have an important ecological role to play (for example in the control of insects and rodents that can become a pest). Lizards Two Cordylus cataphractus lizards being removed from a box Lizards ( Sauria ) are reptiles of the order Squamada, which they share with snakes ( Serpentus ). Lizards are usually four-legged, with external ear openings and movable eyelids. Species range in adult length from a few centimetres to nearly 3 m. Most lizards lay eggs but there are a few species which are capable of giving live birth. Many lizards are also capable of regenerating lost limbs, such as their tails. The genus Cordylus is native to Southern Africa and girdle-tailed lizards, sungazers and armadillo lizards are just some of the common names for members of this genus.

46. Untitled They are the largest and most conspicuous lizards in the Western Hemisphere.The 16 species constitute one of the most endangered lizard groups in the world http://www.sheddaquarium.org/con_internat_02.cfm

conservation at Shedd local projects ... can do Select another program by title and click "GO" or return to list of articles Project Seahorse Iguana Research West Indian Rock Iguana Shedd is working with these animals in-house and in the field. Shedd is a partner with the American Zoo and Aquarium Association (AZA) and IUCN in a long-term conservation program for these lizards. This program is known as the AZA Rock Iguana Species Survival Plan. As part of this plan, Shedd's ex-situ (out of the animals' natural habitat) work focuses on breeding the critically endangered Grand Cayman iguana (Cyclura nubila lewisi) (photo). Biologists estimate that there are only 200 of these animals left in the wild. Shedd is one of only a few North American facilities to house these lizards. Breeding these iguanas will insure a viable population as well as help to educate our guests and increase awareness of the iguanas' plight in their natural habitats. To promote genetic diversity, iguanas are rotated with animals from a breeding facility in Grand Cayman (run by the Cayman Islands National Trust). A long-term goal of this project is the release of animals onto protected lands on Grand Cayman. Since 1994, Shedd has been conducting field surveys of endangered West Indian rock iguanas in the Exuma Island chain and Andros Island, Bahamas. (maps) We conduct our work in collaboration with the Bahamas Ministry of Agriculture and the Bahamas National Trust (BNT). The BNT is a nongovernmental organization mandated with the responsibilities and powers to manage all the national parks in the Bahamas.

47. Elanora Heights Primary School - Endangered Australian Wildlife - Eared Worm-Liz as part of an endangered Animals of the World project Danger . Very few ofthese worm lizards have been found and very little is known about them. http://www.tenan.vuurwerk.nl/reports/elanora/ewild52.html

Elanora Heights Home Page Endanged Australian Wildlife Endangered Animals of the World Elanora Heights Primary School has researched Endangered Australian Wildlife as part of an Endangered Animals of the World project organised by Cannelton Elementary School in Indiana, USA and Primary School De Wadden of Haarlem, Netherlands. Eared Worm-Lizard Common Name : Eared Worm-Lizard Scientific Name : Aprasia aurita Habitat : Lives in temperate mallee woodlands on sandy soils in north-western Victoria. Diet : Eats a variety of small arthropods. Size : Length is about 150mm. Danger : Very few of these worm lizards have been found and very little is known about them. Researched by : Edward, Michael and Chris 5/6G Reference: CD called "Wildinfo Australia" Windows Version Australian Endangered, Vulnerable and Extinct Fauna. Designed and produced by "Good Thinking" (Australia) Pty Ltd Distributer : DATAWORKS 81 Eildon Parade, Rowville, Victoria, 3178, Australia Go to top of page This page has been visited times since 23rd Oct, 1997. Computer Co-ordinator : Judith Bennett : This page was last modified 28th Oct, 1997

48. Stock Pictures Of Other Lizards - Photos, Picture, Stock Photos, Images, Stock P Pictures of other lizards Oceanwide Images stock picture library; underwaterphotography, Great Barrier Reef Fijian Islands. Critically endangered. http://www.oceanwideimages.com.au/categories.asp?cID=206

49. Flora And Fauna,endangered And Rare Species Malaysia,mammals,snakes,birds,lizard and 600 species of birds with 80 species of lizards and thousands of insects . Malaysia is struggling to protect other endangered and rare species. http://www.worldhoteltravel.com/destinations/malaysia/flora_fauna.html

Home Travel Agents Destinations Hotels ... Natural Wonders Malaysia, famous for its scenic beauty and flora and fauna, is home to various species of flowering plants and trees, has over 200 species of mammals; 140 species of snakes and 600 species of birds with 80 species of lizards and thousands of insects. Trace of microscopic algae and aquatic plants are seen in wetlands, streams and rivers. Orangutan, a long-haired red ape native to Borneo and northern Sumatra, is one of the most famous among Malaysia's wildlife. Other animals found in this area, is the sun bear, elephant, Proboscis monkey, tiger, slow Loris etc. The rain forest play an important role in the economic and ecological functions of Malaysia. For this natural parks and wildlife sanctuaries are set up. The forests are rich with a variety of plant life and species. Malaysia is god gifted with 15 different types of forests each one of which has a unique composition of species and structural complexity, portraying a unique blend of harmony between the environment, the plants and the animals. The forest are a source of useful products such as timbers, rattans, fruits, vegetables, medicines, spices and ornamentals as well as wildlife habitat. Habitat destruction is posing a great threat to these beautiful forests, resulting in depletion of natural resources. Almost 170 species of flowering plants have become extinct in Malaysia since 1948, due to habitat destruction. Malaysia is struggling to protect other endangered and rare species.

50. SDNHM - Sonoran Desert Fringe-toed Lizard The closely related Coachella Valley Fringetoed Lizard is endangered. In areaswithout disturbance, fringe-toed lizards appear healthy and stable. http://www.sdnhm.org/fieldguide/herps/uma-nota.html

Uma notata Sonoran Desert Fringe-toed Lizard PHRYNOSOMATIDAE Uma is named after Fort Yuma located in Yuma, Arizona, a location that served as a shipping point for natural history specimens back in the 1800s. The name notata refers to the dorsal color pattern of ocelli. Description The Desert Fringe-toed Lizard measures almost five inches ( snout-vent length ). It has a flattened profile with a shovel-shaped nose. This lizard's dorsal pattern mimics the color and texture of sand. The dorsal side of the body is marked with slightly connected ocelli that form a series of fine stripes. Each side of the white ventral surface has an orange band with a large central black spot. This is especially pronounced in mature males. Subspecies: There are two subspecies: the Sonoran Desert Fringe-toed Lizard ( U. n. notata ) and the Sonoran Fringe-toed Lizard ( U. n. rufopunctata ). Only the Sonoran Desert Fringe-toed Lizard occurs within our region. Range and Habitat Their range covers southeast California and southwest Arizona, and extends into northwest Sonora and northeast Baja California. The Sonoran Desert Fringe-toed Lizard lives in desert sand dunes, especially at the fringes where some vegetation has been established. Natural History This lizard escapes its predators by diving into a sand dune, where it "swims" to safety!

51. Education World ® - Lesson Planning: Godzilla Math! ...And Other Lizard Teachin Introduce students to endangered lizards of the United States. Students mightcreate maps to show the range of endangered lizards. http://www.education-world.com/a_lesson/lesson066.shtml

EdWorld Internet Topics Sponsored links: Earn 90% Profit! Walden University M.S. in Education Degrees Online Host Department Web Hosting Best Sellers Best Websites ... Kaplan University Master's of Arts in Hoodia Diet Pills Hoodia Gordonii Hoodia Pills Leading Trade and Vocational Career Schools and Courses Get your evaluation ... focused, and healthy. ARTICLE GUIDE Related Reviews Math Teacher Link Dinosaur Interplanetary Gazette Dinosauria On Line ... The Raptor Center Related Categories Lesson Plans: Math Math Dinosaurs Lesson Planning Center ... Math Lesson Planning Article L E S S O N P L A N N I N G A R T I C L E Godzilla Math!...And Other Lizard Teaching Activities! Capitalize on students' interest in the summer blockbuster movie with Godzilla math word problems and other lizard teaching activities! Were you one of the millions of people who stood in line last weekend to buy tickets to the much-hyped summer blockbuster? Godzilla, the big scene-stealer (and scenery-chewer), netted $55 million at the box office! No doubt a handful of your students were among those who stood in line over the Memorial Day weekend! So why not capitalize on the popularity of the huge lizard? (Cheap commercialism? Heck, if it gets your students reading and mapping and figuring word problems, what's the harm in it?)

52. Endangered Species In Big Bend NP Peregrine Falcon Photo courtesy USFWS endangered Species These lizards arepopular with children and herpetologists (reptile scientists) alike, http://www.nps.gov/bibe/NR/endangered.htm

Endangered Species in Big Bend National Park We humans may be too successful. In expanding over the earth, we have extinguished many forms of life and threatened the existence of still others, greatly accelerating the natural rate of extinction. This weakens the system on which all life depends and impoverishes the quality of our life. Fortunately, many countries and groups are taking steps to stop this loss. The National Park Service's role is to provide undisturbed habitat in the United States where all species, including endangered ones, can continue to exist, subject only to the forces of nature. There have been successes, in parks and elsewhere, and this is a symbol of hope. For it signifies that we can stop the worldwide slide of extinction that we started. The effort to halt human-caused extinctions in the United States is guided by the Endangered Species Act of 1973 . This act defines an " endangered species " as any plant or animal species that is in danger of extinction throughout all or a significant portion of its range. A "

53. Guidelines Monitors Large pythons, boas and monitor lizards have increasingly become the target 6) Some of the monitors are listed as endangered under CITES Appendix I and http://www.iosphere.net/~ajs/Monitor.htm

AFH Guidelines For The Keeping Of MONITOR LIZARDS This document is provided, free of charge, by the AFH. It can be freely distibuted in printed or electronic form, but must have all text intact and credit given to the AFH. The AFH has also developed guidelines for large constrictors and keeping large boid snakes in schools. These guidelines have been used, in conjunction with our legislative handbook, to favorably influence municipal, county, and state legislation. The AFH also publishes THE VIVARIUM, the acclaimed journal on the captive breeding of amphibians and reptiles. Introduction The following statement was drafted in response to the increasing number of proposals in part sponsored by anti exotic pet groups to restrict the rights of herpetoculturists to practice their avocation. A current trend among local animal control agencies has been to use arguments referring to "potential danger", or the biased arguments of organizations such as the Humane Society of America (HSA) (in their model regulations, HSA essentially states their opposition to the keeping of reptiles by the private sector), to attempt to implement a ban on the ownership of various reptiles. Large pythons, boas and monitor lizards have increasingly become the target of these regulatory proposals. Bias against the keeping of reptiles as pets What are the real potential dangers presented by monitor lizards?

54. Gale Schools - Environment - Endangered Species - Desert Monitor The desert monitors feed on small rodents, lizards, snakes, scorpions, Source Beacham s Guide to International endangered Species, Gale Group. 2001. http://www.galeschools.com/environment/endangered/desert_monitor.htm

Catalog Press Room E-newsletters Sign Up Archives ... Timeline Desert Monitor Varanus griseus Status: Endangered, FWS Status: Not Evaluated, IUCN Listed by FWS: June 14, 1976 Family: Varanidae (Monitor lizard) Description: Grows to 59.1 in (150 cm) in length; grayish-brown to yellow-brown above, with crossbars on the back and tail; two to three longitudinal lines on the neck; underparts are dotted with yellowish spots; snout is depressed; nostril is closer to the eye than the tip of the snout; head scales are larger than the nuchal scales. Habitat: Sandy desert, sometimes with rocky hills, with sparse vegetation. Food: Small rodents, lizards, snakes, scorpions, and insects. Reproduction: Lays 10-20 eggs in sand; incubation period up to 300 days. Threats: Conversion of habitat for agricultural use. Range: Africa (north), Asia (central), India (northwest) Description There are three subspecies of Varanus griseus, V. g. griseus (western desert monitor), V. g. caspius (eastern desert monitor), and V. g. koniecznyi (Thar desert monitor).

55. Species At Risk - Pigmy Short-horned Lizard **COSEWIC The Committee on the Status of endangered Wildlife in Canada Pygmy Shorthorned lizards give birth to living young rather than laying eggs, http://www.speciesatrisk.gc.ca/search/speciesDetails_e.cfm?SpeciesID=275

56. Species At Risk - Greater Short-horned Lizard **COSEWIC The Committee on the Status of endangered Wildlife in Canada Horned lizards are quite squat with short tails; they have spines on the head http://www.speciesatrisk.gc.ca/search/speciesDetails_e.cfm?SpeciesID=279

57. Welcome To The Indianapolis Zoo & Gardens Animals include the Gila monster (one of only two venomous lizards in the for the endangered Jamaican iguana, the second rarest lizard in the world. http://www.indyzoo.com/content.aspx?cid=273

58. Lizards What are the names of the only two poisonous lizards? Which lizard is avegetarian? * Which of these lizards are endangered species? http://www.uwm.edu/People/wigwam/

See if you can answer the following questions by searching the corresponding websites. http://members.aol.com/lizardsite/ http://www.scz.org/animals/d/komodo.html http://www.desertusa.com/sep97/du_gilamonster.html What kind of food do geckos eat? How do iguanas protect themselves from their enemies? How long do bearded dragons live? What should you not use to warm the gecko? How much does an adult komodo dragon weigh? Do they eat plants, animals, or both? What kind of places do komodo dragons like to live? What are the names of the only two poisonous lizards? What does a Gila monster look like? What time of the day do Gila monsters eat? See if you can find the answers to these questions by looking at all of the websites listed. Which lizard is considered to be a good swimmer? Which lizard enjoys eating a variety of vegetables as well as insects? Which lizard is a vegetarian? Which of these lizards are endangered species? Graphics courtesy of aaaclipart.com

59. Blunt-nosed Leopard Lizard (Gambelia Sila) Bluntnosed Leopard lizards are an endangered species, primarily due to habitatdestruction. They used to range far and wide across the grasslands of http://www.wildherps.com/species/G.sila.html

Blunt-nosed Leopard Lizard Gambelia sila Bluntnose Leopard Lizard, San Joaquin Leopard Lizard Carrizo Plain National Monument, San Luis Obispo County, California May 12, 2002 Blunt-nosed Leopard Lizards are an endangered species, primarily due to habitat destruction. They used to range far and wide across the grasslands of California's San Joaquin Valley, but nearly all of their original habitat has been converted to agriculture or rangeland and made inhospitable for these lizards. I had searched for this species unsuccessfully at least six times, before finally coming across this beautiful specimen. The California Department of Fish and Game has a page on this species The San Joaquin Valley Endangered Species Recovery Program site has a page on this species Behler, J. L., King, F. W. 1979. Crother, B. 2000. Scientific and Standard English Names of Amphibians and Reptiles of North America North of Mexico, with Comments Regarding Confidence in Our Understanding (also available online Schoenherr, A. A. 1992. A Natural History of California Smith, H. M. 1995.

60. How Extinct Is Too Extinct? Think of an endangered species, one you would like to see saved. It is hardenough for most people to imagine endangered lizards. http://www.faulkingtruth.com/Articles/GlobalWarning/1003.html

- BLOGFEST 2005! Because sometimes we're just too lazy to write a real article... - QUOTE OF THE DAY by Ken Shade HOME Message Board (NEW!) Search The Faulking Truth ... (NEW!) CURRENT COLUMNS Editor's Corner Blogfest 2005 Commentary Commentary Too ... Global Warning - Jun 4, 2004 - How Extinct Is Too Extinct? by Robin Buckallew Quick. Think of an endangered species, one you would like to see saved. Now, visualize that species in your mind's eye. Let me guess - it is warm blooded, and bearing either fur or feathers, right? Odds are, more than a few of you thought of the spotted owl or the Bengal tiger. If you named a fish, such as the snail darter, give yourself a pat on the back. Or perhaps you came up with an amphibian or reptile, such as the Texas horned lizard? Two pats on the back. If you thought of a plant, such as the nipple cactus or the Venus flytrap, you can take yourself out to dinner. And you deserve the major prize if your favored species was an endangered fungus, such as the Giant Polypore fungus of the Pacific Northwest, which has a 300-pound fruiting body and has been listed in the Guinness Book of World Records. OK, I'll confess. Yours truly, environmental guru that I am, had to look that last one up on the Internet. Endangered fungus? OK, now we're reaching the realm of the surreal, right? It is hard enough for most people to imagine endangered lizards. When I start mentioning endangered plants, they begin to shut off - it's beyond the realm of reality for most to imagine plants could be endangered. But there are many species of plants going extinct every day, and many more are threatened with endangerment or extinction by reckless harvesting or deforestation.

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