Lizards (Suborder Sauria)

The Organism I am observing is a reptile. This reptile is more specifically a lizard. It has a long body with a long tail, it resembles a snake but it has four tiny feet. I notice the lizard has a pattern of horizontal stripes. This organism is different shades of brown and black. The stripes on the lizard are dark black/dark brown. I notice that at the end of the tail starts turning completely black. I notice this lizard resembles tree bark, it is blending in very well with its environment because it is brown. I notice the legs go outwards instead of taking place right below the body. This lizard reminds me of a snake but with legs. I wonder if snakes have evolved to become lizards or if lizards has evolved to become a snake. I notice that there are other lizards that look almost exactly like the lizard I am observing. They seem to come in a pack. I wonder if these species of lizards always travel in packs. This species was observed on February 5, 2021 at 11:11 AM at N Via De La Lanza. It was a hot day but later in the day it got cooler. I believe this lizard evolved by the change of its skin, so it can camouflage with its environment which is mostly dirt and tree trunks. I wonder if its feet evolved to better fit its environment too. Could his feet have changed so it can climb the rocky environment? This lizards camouflage can help it by protecting it from its predators. If this lizard was being attacked or chased it can blend in with a tree or in the dirt.

Posted on February 6, 2021 06:54 AM by dshosie11