Desert

Did you know about 70 percent of the spiny-tailed monitor's water comes from its prey? Learn more about the spiny-tailed monitor.

Did you know the beaded appearance comes from bones under the skin that act a bit like armor plating? Learn more about beaded lizards.

Did you know African pancake tortoises are excellent climbers, and can easily climb fences? Learn more about African pancake tortoises. 

Did you know the gila monster's tongue is forked, like a snake's? Learn more about gila monsters.

Did you know tough scales on desert tortoise's legs protect them from the spines of many desert plants? Learn more about desert tortoises.

Did you know desert pupfish can live in water six times saltier than the ocean? Learn more about desert pupfish.

Did you know the crested coua looks like it is wearing eye make-up with its eyes outlined in black and bright turquoise behind the eye? Learn more about the crested coua.

Did you know blue-tongued skinks are ovoviviparious, meaning eggs hatch in the mother and she gives birth to live young encased in a placenta? Learn more about blue-tongued skinks.